John Potter, 71, of Lyons, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill.
John was born in Baraboo on Feb. 27, 1950, to Clifton “Cliff” and Audrey (nee Hewitt) Potter. His early life was spent in the Burlington and Lake Geneva areas, and he graduated from Burlington High School. On July 4, 1981 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lyons, he was united in marriage to Linda L. Jahns. Following marriage, they made Lyons their home where they raised their family. Linda preceded him in death on January 2, 2022.
John worked for Lavelle Industries for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lyons. He enjoyed wood working, helping his wife with crafts, Thursday night men’s bowling league, pitching horseshoes, was an avid NASCAR and Packer fan and in his younger days worked the pit crew with family at Wilmot and Lake Geneva Raceways.
John is survived by children, Gena (Dave) Quaid, Geri (David) Henningfield, Gayle (Richard) Hoege and Glenda Robers; the dogs, Jasper, Piper, Tank, and Dottie; and his grandchildren, Kalena and Quintin Quaid, Gracelyn, Olivia, Emma, and Sarah Henningfield, Hannah (Kyle) Lundberg, C1C Josiah, Airman Isaiah and Jedidiah Hoege. He is further survived by his siblings, Patty (Mickey) Fowler, Susie Sheppard, Phil Potter, Gordy Potter, Bonnie Schmidt, Julie Olson, Larry (Tina) Potter, Mark (Jill) Potter and Kenny Potter; siblings-in-law, Sonny Fowler, Charlotte Potter, Diane “Midge” Jahns, Donna (John) Hopkins, Ronald (Debby) Jahns, John (Donna) Jahns, Chris (Jerry) Kleopfer and Dale (Alta) Jahns; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda, his parents Cliff and Audrey Potter; sister Lois Fowler; brothers Howard Potter and August “Augie” Potter; siblings-in-law, Duaine Schmidt, Duane Olson, Kenneth Jahns and Barbara (Billy) Grisham; and parents-in-law, Virgil and Caroline (nee Baker) Jahns.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Advocate Christ Medical Center for their care and compassion during this time.
A visitation for John and Linda will be held Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Old Quaker Cemetery in Lyons.
Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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