Richard Lee “Dick” Potter

1937-2021

 

     Richard Lee “Dick” Potter, 83, of Warsaw, IL died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home. 

     He was born August 21, 1937 in Keokuk, IA the son of Raymond and Rosemary Pullins Potter. 

     He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during the Korean War.  

     On October 26, 1985 he was united in marriage to Becky Henson.  She survives.

     Other survivors include three sons, Ricky Potter (Brenda), Terry Potter (Lan) and Michael Potter all of Burlington, IA, one step-daughter, Michelle Skinner (Sean) of Keokuk, two step-sons, Steven Dougherty (Jennifer) of Keokuk, Ryan Dougherty (Lana) of Ferris, IL, three granddaughters, Carrie Brown (Mike) of Danville, IA, Melissa Bantz (Stephen) of Burlington, IA and Jenny Potter (Levi Cheely) of Aledo, IL and two grandsons, Phillip Potter (Sarah) of Davenport, IA and Brandon Potter (Molly) of Iowa City, IA.  He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, Reece and Landon Brown both of New London, IA, Avery and Temperance Bantz both of Burlington, IA, Aiden, Keegan and Olivia Potter all of Bettendorf, IA, Finn Potter of Iowa City, IA, Makala Potter and Corbin Cheely of Aledo, IL, four step-grandchildren, Sydni, Corey and Andrew Skinner all of Keokuk and Maci Dougherty of Ferris, IL, two brothers, Raymond Potter of Lafayette, IN and Patrick Potter (Marion) of Orlando, FL and one sister, Sheila Johnson of Carthage, IL.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Mark Potter and William Potter, one sister, Shirley Carlton and one sister-in-law, Patty Potter.

     Dick had been employed by BNSF Railway for twenty-five years until his retirement in 1999.  He was a member of the American Legion in Warsaw, IL.  

     Dick enjoyed golfing, metal detecting and bowling.  He was avid researcher of history, particularly events like the JFK assassination.  He was an outstanding bowler and at one time also managed the Ten Pin Bowling Alley and Arrowhead Bowl both in Keokuk. 

     A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at the First Christian Church in Keokuk, IA with Reverend David Turner officiating.  Burial with military rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery at a later date.  The memorial service will be live streamed on the First Christian Church Facebook page. Social distancing requirements will be in place and masks are required.

     There will be no visitation.

     Memorials may be made to Keokuk Animal Services or to Dick’s family to assist with funeral costs.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com