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Jeremy LaVern Eichner, age 21 of Ogallala, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2008 at the Ogallala Community Hospital as the result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident near Ogallala.

He was born April 14, 1986 in Ogallala the son of Kim L. and Maria E. (Poppe) Eichner. Jeremy was baptized on June 22, 1986 and confirmed on May 6, 2001 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

He graduated from the Ogallala High School in 2005 and attended the Job Corp in Chadron, Nebraska. He was currently employed at Sun Mart in Ogallala.

Jeremy had a love for sports, statistics, family and friends. He enjoyed following the progress of the Huskers, Rockies, Nuggets and the Dallas Stars. He truly got involved with watching his sisters play volleyball and basketball throughout his many years of being an Ogallala Indian fan. He also got to extend his enthusiasm for volleyball when his sisters played for Fort Hays State and Kearney State, and especially when the two teams played each other.

Jeremy had a passion for water sports born from the experience he gained in the family business, Eichner’s Sales and Service. He enjoyed fishing with his grandpas and his buddy Tom. He loved to bowl and was a member of three bowling leagues. Jeremy had great times with his cousins that were very special to him on both sides of the family. He played many video games with the cousins and always brought much life to the room.

Survivors include:

His parents, Kim and Maria Eichner of Ogallala

Three sisters, Leslie and husband Joel List of Denver, CO

Jayme Eichner of Dallas, TX

Sara Eichner of Ogallala

Grandparents, LaVern and Connie Eichner of Ogallala

LaVern and Wanda Poppe of Grant

And a close knit group of aunts, uncles and cousins commonly known

as the "Hansmeiers and Poppes".

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pauline Poppe.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 28^th at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall with Pastor David Dobbertien officiating. Burial will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in his memory to benefit Ogallala High School Athletics. Online condolences may be sent at gubserfuneralhome.com. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.