I just heard the news - to be honest having trouble processing it. We fell in and out of touch especially when I stopped playing xbox as much but when we would catch up it would be like no time had passed. You always treated me like family and I am just blessed to have gotten to know you. You were always unapologetically you and your light will truly be missed from this world. The last time we played online was an all night peggle session (so out of our norm bo1 games) but it was one of the funnest nights and now I will treasure that memory even more. Rest In Peace Dakota. You are loved and will be deeply missed. -Amy

Lord have mercy, I'm not sure what happened or why, only that this young man was a light in his mother's world. We don't always know why things happen but rest assured God is walking with you through it. Rest in peace little light of your mommy's heart. God comfort all those you've left behind. 

Thank you for being such a huge part of my childhood. Playing Xbox was just so much more enjoyable when you were there. Those late nights full of laughter and memories will always live with me. Our moments will never be forgotten. I love you bro ❤️ Rest In Peace 

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember a young, blonde Dakota at the bus stop when the kids were little. I remember playing tennis with him and Kristi, and I remember how he loved and was protective of her. I pray for comfort and peace in the days to come. May God walk with you and your family and put His loving arms around you. 

With Sympathy, 
The Lew Family

I really don't know where to start with this, but my best memories in life from 2011/12 - 2016 i believe it was all include you, just the days of being online all day everyday having great times

You were one of the very few people who would hit me up when i was in bad places, you were always there for me as well as others i'm sure, you were such a caring guy towards your brothers

i could really just go on forever about how great you were and how great the memories were, i feel like there's an endless amount of them 

I miss you deeply already bro, i hope you're resting easy <3

I am so sorry to hear about Dakota's death. He will always have a special place in my heart. I enjoyed his enthusiasm and good natured sense of fun. Thinking of his family now. 

Sorry for the loss of your nephew Ian. I never had the pleasure of meeting Dakota but I know how special he was to you.Stay strong and know I love you. 

Dakota, oh man it still seems surreal even now that some days have passed. Who would've ever thought things would turn out this way? I always knew one day I'd be looking back at all the jokes we cracked at one another and all the other memories, but I didn't think it would be like this. We always challenged each other as players but still we shared our own sarcastic humor. Unfortunately we never got to meet in person, but I know that it would be all love, just like it is always was online. Rest in Peace hero, watch over me and keep me level headed. I love you my man, give us all the strength to push forward. Your bright personality and good vibe made me not only a better tuber, but a better man.

We meant 2017 working at meijer together and we were best friends since. Taking our breaks together. You coming over.  Nothing more but a solid friendship. You were caring. And kind. Im going to miss you. Thank you for being my day one friend ❤ we were suppose to see each other today but instead im writing you a final goodbye. We had so many funny good times. And im glad that I meant you. Please watch over us all. You were loved and cared by so many. Rest in peace friend. ❤

I'll never forget the times we had together, you may not have known it, but many people looked up to you including myself, Such a funny and nice guy all the time, so creative and inspiring. Thanks for the Memories and the good times, You'll be missed.
 <3 

Hey Dakota, its still weird knowing i wont ever be able to talk to you again. I'll never forget the all nighters when we would fight for 1st place in sticks and stones or just sit in theater and reminisce the good old days. You were such a positive person, you helped me and so many others get through tough times, we'll cherish those moments for the rest of our lives. Thank you for being you Dakota, love you man. See you soon, <3            
                                                  Love, Nick(Astro)

I’m still at a loss for words and not really sure how to type my feelings but I’m going to try my best. Dakota, you’ve been one of my closest friends since like 2016 and that’s truly not an exaggeration, we may have only been Xbox friends, but you taught me how to appreciate life and much more. There’s so much to say that I can’t even fit it in 2000 characters. I’ve pulled so many all-nighters just me and you talking and those are definitely my best memories, just talking all night with the homie. Very sad we will never have another one of those again, but glad I did many of those before you passed. Dakota, it still doesn’t feel real but I love you brother, and I really miss you man. I’d do anything to pull an all-nighter with you one last time. Thank you for all the great memories Dakota, I will cherish them forever. Thank you Dakota, and rest well. -Zander (Chaotic)

I will always miss the countless number of  nights we stayed up talking about the most random things, you were always there for me when i just needed somebody to talk to and you always knew exactly what to say. I’m so grateful for the friendship we have Dakota. I love and miss you brother, Rest Easy❤️ 

Dakota where I do even start bro... We met on Xbox when I was 13 and we became close ever since. We use to sit there and laugh our asses off for countless amounts of hours on blackops 1. There was no one else I’d rather stay up playing till 6am with. I’m so glad that something so simple as an Xbox got me such a great person in my life. The memories we have will never fade. We didn’t end on the best terms, but I know you didn’t hold grudges. Thank you for being you Dakota. Never changed who you were no matter who was around. Such a great person and just a genuine soul. I can’t believe I’m actually even typing this out at the moment. You will be forever missed brotha. It’s not goodbye brother, it’s until I see you next time. I love you bro please watch over us. R.I.P Dakota

Love, Andrew/Kurizma

I was a literal child when I met you so I looked up to you and you were that good with your words that I would ask you for advice, I would ask you about things that I'm not sure about. We didn't end it on the best of terms but I'm not gonna let that bring me down because I know if you had of had more time in this world we would've made up again. Eight years of all nighters I will cherish our BO1 & Monopoly memories forever. Until we meet again bro. #FNov

Hey bro, I can't believe I'm writing this, I would give anything to not be writing this. My memories with you will be cherished for a lifetime, playing Xbox until all hours, talking about music and life. We all miss you and love you, you were more than just a friend, you were a brother, rest easy Dakota, save a seat for me up there, until we meet again ♥️ - Luke 

Hey bud, wish i wasnt writing this messsge and never thought I'd have to. I know your in a better place than this cruel world, and im sorry this is the way you got out of Fort Wayne. Playing Xbox with you for endless hours and nights talking about anything and everything meant so much to me. You're time on this Earth was cherrished. May there be a time where we meet up finally.  Im gonna miss you. I love you brother. -Grit

OBITUARY

Dakota Kane James Nuechterlein "DKJ"

August 19, 1998 – April 5, 2020

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley

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