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Jackson Lee Potadle was born to Eric Potadle and Victoria Ahmann Oct. 22, 1998, in Omaha. He passed away Nov. 10 near his home in Ft. Calhoun, at the age of 19 years.

Jackson was raised in Tekamah, with his sister, Erica, and brother, Luke. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping. He enjoyed shooting trap and playing golf in Tekamah. He was successful in ROTC at Boys Town.

Jackson adored his nieces, Brooklyn and Brylee. He loved his dog, Aspen, who is his most loyal friend.

He was preceded in death by his best friend and cousin, Ethan Ahmann-Weaver; grandfather, Richard Ahmann; and his great grandparents.

He is survived by his parents; sister Erica (Dustin) Franklin; brother Luke (Mariah) Potadle; nieces, Brooklyn and Brylee Franklin; grandparents, Jon and Sharron Potadle and Carol Ahmann; aunts and uncles, Paul (Lisa) Ahmann, Greg (Anna Thoma) Ahmann, Carrie (Steve) Weaver, Kurt (Marti) Potadle; many more cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. Visitation will be Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends and a prayer service at 7.p.m. all at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to The Lane Thomas Foundation and Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Tekamah.

Driver dies after fleeing traffic stop in Washington County

Published in the Pilot Tribune November 14, 2017 By Leeanna Ellis

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One person is dead after a teenaged driver fled a traffic stop on a county road south of Fort Calhoun on Friday night.

Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson said a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding just before 10:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of County Road P43.

Deputies were preparing to search the vehicle when the driver took off north at a high rate of speed.

The deputy attempted, but was unable to catch the vehicle. A few moments later, the deputy came upon the crashed car lodged in a grove of trees in the 4600 block of CR P43 just west of U.S. Highway 75.

The vehicle, which had heavy front end damage, lost control on a curve in the road, entered the west ditch and struck a tree. Lengthy skid marks were visible on the paved road.

Robinson said speed was a factor in the crash.

Jackson L. Potadle, 19, of Fort Calhoun was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

The name of the deputy is not being released at this time.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the accident.

"Since it was potentially a pursuit and we're involved and it does involve a fatality, we're going to let them handle the reconstruction of the accident and the investigation," Robinson said.

Law enforcement was on the scene for several hours. The road was closed to traffic.

Washington County Attorney Scott Vander Schaaf has been notified, Robinson said.

Fort Calhoun Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.

Published in the Omaha World Herald November 13, 2017

Potadle, Jackson Lee Oct 22, 1998 - Nov 10, 2017 Jackson Lee Potadle was born to Eric Potadle and Victoria Ahmann October 22, 1998 in Omaha, NE. He passed away November 10, 2017 near his home in Ft. Calhoun, NE, at the age of 19 years. Jackson was raised in Tekamah, NE, with his sister Erica and brother Luke. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping. He enjoyed shooting trap and playing golf in Tekamah. He was successful in ROTC at Boystown. Jackson adored his nieces, Brooklyn and Brylee. He loved his dog, Aspen, who is his most loyal friend. He was preceded in death by his best friend and cousin, Ethan Ahmann-Weaver; grandfather, Richard Ahmann; great-grandparents. He is survived by his parents; sister, Erica (Dustin) Franklin; brother, Luke (Mariah) Potadle; nieces, Brooklyn and Brylee Franklin; grandparents, Jon and Sharron Potadle and Carol Ahmann; aunts and uncles, Paul (Lisa) Ahmann, Greg (Anna Thoma) Ahmann, Carrie (Steve) Weaver, Kurt (Marti) Potadle; many more cousins and friends. FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 10am, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah. VISITATION: Tuesday, 2-8pm, with family receiving friends, and a Prayer Service at 7pm, all at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Lane Thomas Foundation and Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Tekamah. PELAN FUNERAL SERVICES TEKAMAH Tekamah, NE 402-374-1551 www.pelanfuneralservices.com

Potadle, Jackson “Jack” Lee 11/10/2017 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Jackson Lee Potadle, 19 years, 21 days

Born October 22, 1998 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Eternal Rest November 10, 2017 Ft. Calhoun, Nebraska

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 10:00 a.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tekamah, Nebraska; Officiating: Rev. Tyler Gubsch

Special Music: “Here I Am, Lord”; “Borning Cry”; “I Am Your Child”; “Lullaby Medley”

Accompanist: Linda Rogers

Casket Bearers: Isaac Weaver, Steve Weaver, Greg Ahmann, Kurt Potadle, Grant Potadle, Paul Ahmann

Honorary Bearers: Isabel Weaver, Iris Weaver, Abby Ahmann, Emily Ahmann, Jonah Ahmann, Jack Lucas, Greer Potadle, Dean Ahmann, Brooklyn Franklin, Brylee Franklin, Ross Ahmann

Jackson’s family would like to extend an invitation for you to join them for a luncheon and fellowship, following the services, at the Tekamah City Auditorium.

Arrangements by Pelan Funeral Services Tekamah

FindaGrave 185123542 Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.