Libertyville Native Found Dead At Frat House In Nebraska

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA — A 20-year-old man who grew up in Libertyville and graduated from Libertyville High School was found dead on Friday at a fraternity house at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, according to media reports. Luke Weiland, 20, was a student at the college and belonged to the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

His fellow fraternity members found him unresponsive in his bedroom after becoming worried when they hadn't heard from him in awhile, according to the Daily Herald. University police Capt. John Backer said he was last seen alive on Thursday night.

An autopsy revealed Weiland choked to death on his vomit but police do not believe alcohol played a role in his death. He was likely unconscious at the time and authorities are looking into whether a medical issue may have contributed to his death, Backer told the Daily Herald.

Weiland grew up in Libertyville, attending Oak Grove School and playing football in the Libertyville Boys Club. He graduated from Libertyville High Schoolin 2018 and played on the Wildcats football team, according to Weiland's obituary.

He received the nickname, "The Mayor," and is remembered as a people person who "knew everyone and was always a loyal friend," according to his obituary.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home.