IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Timothy C.

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Pozehl

March 23, 1957 – February 8, 2020

Obituary

Timothy C. Pozehl was born on March 23, 1957, in Seward, Nebraska to Clarence (Barney) and Aloha (Pflughaupt) Pozehl and passed away on February 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family at the of 62 years, 10 months and 16 days.

Tim was the youngest of four children and grew up on a farm near Utica. He was baptized on April 7, 1957, and confirmed on April 4, 1971, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and is now celebrating his victory over death in the same church. Tim attended Centennial High School where he played the sport of the season and excelled at each one, when he wasn't busy with farm chores. He graduated with the Class of 1975.

Tim was united in marriage to Bonnie Tomes on October 21, 1977, to this union his two children, Kira and Eliot were born. After farming the family farm with his brother Fred, Tim moved to town and took a job as a lineman for Seward Rural Public Power. He spent the next 40 years "keeping the lights on" in Seward County. On April 13, 2001, Tim was united in marriage to Rachel (Etzold) Eaton in Lincoln and gained a son Jonathon. In 2005, Tim and Rachel moved to the country and enjoyed a life immersed in nature.

Tim was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served as the head elder. He loved being in nature. Tim was a man of action, not of words. He loved everything about the Huskers, especially football. Tim was a member of the Shrine Bowl in 1975.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Aloha Pozehl; brother, Fred Pozehl.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Pozehl, Seward; three children, Kira and husband Larry Nichols, Austin, TX, Eliot and wife Jenn Pozehl, Omaha; Jonathon Eaton and significant other, Allison Kemper, Gig Harbor, WA; three grandchildren, Nico Nichols, Emma Burrows and Avery Burrows; two sisters, Sheryl and husband David Payne, Loveland, CO, Connie and husband Roy Josoff, Sr., Murdock, NE; sister-in-law, Lorraine Pozehl, Bassett, NE; two uncles, Marlin and wife Delores Pozehl, Seward, Roger and wife Doris Pozehl, Alvin, Texas; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; special longtime friends, Verle Wiemer, Fred and Shelley Schluckebier and fishing partner, Greg Voss. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with Tim.

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Services

Visitation

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February
12

Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Seward

410 Jackson Ave, Seward, NE 68434

1:00 - 8:30 pm

Family Receiving Friends

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February
12

Zabka - Perdue Funeral Home - Seward

410 Jackson Ave, Seward, NE 68434

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Graveside Service and Inurnment

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February
13

Starts at 9:30 am

Celebration of Life

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February
13

Starts at 11:00 am

Lunch following service

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February
13

Starts at 12:00 pm

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