Alexander Joseph Kasper, age 15, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was a resident of Blair, NE and attended Blair High School. Previous to his time in Blair, he attended Elkhorn Public Schools.

He was active in Elkhorn Troop 337 of the Boys Scouts of America, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed camping, hiking, robotics, computer programming, animals, and spending time with friends. He achieved Google's top ten list for a "Non-learning A.I." project. An avid cook, he was often chosen by his friends at campouts to prepare the meals. Some of his specialties were barbecued ribs, grilling, and anything that involved bacon.

Alex will be remembered for his diligent work ethic and willingness to help others. He always looked forward to helping engineer the haunted house at his local church building for the Primary children.

He is survived by his father, Christopher Staton, and mother, Nadia Goodwin; siblings: Maggie St. Cross, Molly Kasper, Morgan Kasper, Damien Goodwin, and Daniel Goodwin; grandparents: Allen Staton, Cindy Staton (Irwin), Patricia Sporn, Elmer Ray Sporn; and great-grandmother, Lorraine Irwin.

A memorial service for friends and family will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 2:30 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 17606 Spaulding St., Omaha, NE 68116.

Omaha World Herald 09/08/2017

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Kasper, Alexander Joseph Age 15 Alexander Joseph Kasper passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was a resident of Blair, NE, and attended Blair High School. Previous to his time in Blair, he attended Elkhorn Public Schools. He was active in Elkhorn Troop 337 of the Boys Scouts of America, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed camping, hiking, robotics, computer programming, animals, and spending time with friends. He achieved Google's top ten list for a "Non-learning AI" project. An avid cook, he was often chosen by his friends at campouts to prepare the meals. Some of his specialties were barbecued ribs, grilling, and anything that involved bacon. Alex will be remembered for his diligent work ethic and willingness to help others. He always looked forward to helping engineer the haunted house at his local church building for the Primary children. He is survived by his father, Christopher Staton; and mother, Nadia Goodwin; siblings: Maggie St.Cross, Molly Kasper, Morgan Kasper, Damien Goodwin, and Daniel Goodwin; grandparents: Allen Staton, Cindy Staton (Irwin), Patricia Sporn, Elmer Ray Sporn; and great-grandmother, Lorraine Irwin. A MEMORIAL SERVICE for friends and family will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 2:30pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17606 Spaulding St., Omaha, NE 68116. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.