Richard Paul Ahmann Obituary (2015)

Richard Paul Ahmann “Dick” 6/11/42 – 3/23/15 age 72. Preceded in death by parents Paul and Eleanor, brother Robert and infant grandson Ethan. Survived by wife Carol (Kovar), Daughter Vicki Potadle, son Paul (Lisa), son Greg and daughter Carrie Weaver (Steve). 13 grandchildren; Erica Franklin (Dustin), Luke Potadle, Jackson Potadle, Ross Ahmann, Dean Ahmann, Jack Lucas, Jonah Ahmann, Emily Ahmann, Abby Ahmann, Isabel Weaver, Isaac Weaver and Iris Weaver. 2 great-granddaughters Brooklyn and Brylee Franklin. Siblings; Sue Johnston, Gary (Linda) and David (Jean). Many Cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Dick and Carol moved their family to Blair in 1980 and immediately became involved in the church and Blair community. Dick founded what was then The Blair Soccer Club. He remained involved with soccer coaching his youngest daughter until high school, continued to severe on the board and refereed games. Dick was also an active member of the Blair Community Theatre. He was involved with many productions over the years. He loved to act, sing and was talented with set production. His most memorable role was as Tevye in Fiddle On The Roof. Dick’s involvement with the church family continued until the end. He helped out wherever he could, he loved to sing in the choir and rarely missed a Sunday. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Visitation Thursday March 26, 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7.pm. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday March 27 Both Services at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church Blair, NE Memorials may be directed to Nebraska Medical Center (nebraskamed.com) or Blair Soccer Association (blairsoccer.org).