Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 14, 1982 p. 4
Frank R. Potter, 89, Final Rites Were Held January 6
Funeral services for Frank R. [uthen] Potter, 89, of Siam, held January 6 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Potter died in Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda January 3, 1982. Military honors were conducted by New Market American Legion Post 300 at Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa.
Frank R. [uthen] Potter, son of Richard Potter and Ollie [Jane] Wilson Potter, was born near Shambaugh, Iowa, September 13, 1892.
He moved to Taylor County early in his youth and grew to maturity in the Siam area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.
On June 30, 1920 he was united in marriage to Flossie O. [rrilla] Sleep at Clarinda, Iowa, and they were engaged in farming all of their married life. They had lived on the home farm for over 50 years, located near Siam, Iowa.
To this union three children were born: Darrell, Francis and Glenn.
He served his country during World War I, being stationed in France and served as a Wagoner, hauling ammunition. He liked good horses and a part of his farming activities was by horsepower.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Flossie, who died February 23, 1981; and a brother Lloyd.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons: Darrell and his wife, Ruth, Francis and his wife, Florene, and Glenn and his wife, Bonnie; grandchildren: Marvin Potter, Debra Williams, Kevin Potter; step grandson, Harold Sorenson; step granddaughters: Phyllis Mann and Cathy Potter; two sisters Lizzie Landon and Cleta Peachey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Thursday January 14, 1982 p. 4
Frank R. Potter, 89, Final Rites Were Held January 6
Funeral services for Frank R. [uthen] Potter, 89, of Siam, held January 6 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Potter died in Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda January 3, 1982. Military honors were conducted by New Market American Legion Post 300 at Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa.
Frank R. [uthen] Potter, son of Richard Potter and Ollie [Jane] Wilson Potter, was born near Shambaugh, Iowa, September 13, 1892.
He moved to Taylor County early in his youth and grew to maturity in the Siam area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.
On June 30, 1920 he was united in marriage to Flossie O. [rrilla] Sleep at Clarinda, Iowa, and they were engaged in farming all of their married life. They had lived on the home farm for over 50 years, located near Siam, Iowa.
To this union three children were born: Darrell, Francis and Glenn.
He served his country during World War I, being stationed in France and served as a Wagoner, hauling ammunition. He liked good horses and a part of his farming activities was by horsepower.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Flossie, who died February 23, 1981; and a brother Lloyd.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons: Darrell and his wife, Ruth, Francis and his wife, Florene, and Glenn and his wife, Bonnie; grandchildren: Marvin Potter, Debra Williams, Kevin Potter; step grandson, Harold Sorenson; step granddaughters: Phyllis Mann and Cathy Potter; two sisters Lizzie Landon and Cleta Peachey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 14, 1982 p. 4
Frank R. Potter, 89, Final Rites Were Held January 6
Funeral services for Frank R. [uthen] Potter, 89, of Siam, held January 6 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Potter died in Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda January 3, 1982. Military honors were conducted by New Market American Legion Post 300 at Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa.
Frank R. [uthen] Potter, son of Richard Potter and Ollie [Jane] Wilson Potter, was born near Shambaugh, Iowa, September 13, 1892.
He moved to Taylor County early in his youth and grew to maturity in the Siam area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.
On June 30, 1920 he was united in marriage to Flossie O. [rrilla] Sleep at Clarinda, Iowa, and they were engaged in farming all of their married life. They had lived on the home farm for over 50 years, located near Siam, Iowa.
To this union three children were born: Darrell, Francis and Glenn.
He served his country during World War I, being stationed in France and served as a Wagoner, hauling ammunition. He liked good horses and a part of his farming activities was by horsepower.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Flossie, who died February 23, 1981; and a brother Lloyd.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons: Darrell and his wife, Ruth, Francis and his wife, Florene, and Glenn and his wife, Bonnie; grandchildren: Marvin Potter, Debra Williams, Kevin Potter; step grandson, Harold Sorenson; step granddaughters: Phyllis Mann and Cathy Potter; two sisters Lizzie Landon and Cleta Peachey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Thursday January 14, 1982 p. 4
Frank R. Potter, 89, Final Rites Were Held January 6
Funeral services for Frank R. [uthen] Potter, 89, of Siam, held January 6 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were officiated by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Potter died in Bethesda Care Center in Clarinda January 3, 1982. Military honors were conducted by New Market American Legion Post 300 at Siam Cemetery, Siam, Iowa.
Frank R. [uthen] Potter, son of Richard Potter and Ollie [Jane] Wilson Potter, was born near Shambaugh, Iowa, September 13, 1892.
He moved to Taylor County early in his youth and grew to maturity in the Siam area where he attended the public school and the Methodist Church.
On June 30, 1920 he was united in marriage to Flossie O. [rrilla] Sleep at Clarinda, Iowa, and they were engaged in farming all of their married life. They had lived on the home farm for over 50 years, located near Siam, Iowa.
To this union three children were born: Darrell, Francis and Glenn.
He served his country during World War I, being stationed in France and served as a Wagoner, hauling ammunition. He liked good horses and a part of his farming activities was by horsepower.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Flossie, who died February 23, 1981; and a brother Lloyd.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons: Darrell and his wife, Ruth, Francis and his wife, Florene, and Glenn and his wife, Bonnie; grandchildren: Marvin Potter, Debra Williams, Kevin Potter; step grandson, Harold Sorenson; step granddaughters: Phyllis Mann and Cathy Potter; two sisters Lizzie Landon and Cleta Peachey; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
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