Stephen Wayne “Steve” Potter, 65, passed away on March 8, 2018 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Steve was born on July 17, 1952 to Lester and Doris (Davis) Potter in Columbus, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. On September 29, 1984, Steve married Brenda Rucka of Eagle Lake, TX.
Steve worked in the rice fields at an early age with his Uncle LD where he acquired the nickname “muddy buddy”. He was always on a horse at an early age and then graduated to become a champion rodeo cowboy. He worked for Grimes Grass Company for 22 years as Vice President of Turf Management, before retirement.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas. He was a true cowboy that also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and being with family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Doris Potter Graham, and step-father, Raymond Graham.
Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Potter, his sons Taylor Potter of New Braunfels, TX; Zachary Potter of Columbus, TX; sister Debbie Potter Tolliver and husband, Stephen H. Tolliver of Boerne, TX; Brothers in-law and their spouses Michael and Sylvia Rucka; Gary and Lynn Rucka, and David Rucka all of Eagle Lake, TX; Brian and Lynn Rucka of East Bernard, TX; Sisters in-law and their spouses Ramona and Cliff Ray of Eagle Lake, TX; Linda and Leonard DeOto of Tucson AZ; Denise and Michael Thompson of Garwood, TX; Loretta Zajic of East Bernard, TX; Karen and Randy Epps of Columbus, TX; Beverly and Jon Wunderlich of Weimar, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve loved being a part of the Patriots and Heroes Outdoors program for the past 8 years. He touched the lives of many of “America’s True Heroes”, our service men and women, over the years and was deeply grateful for their service. Steve attended the Acts Retreat for Men in 2012 and his life was forever changed. He often served as a “silent worker” in prayer due to his health, but hoped the program would continue to grow so others could feel the love, grace, and peace of the LORD.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, TX followed by a parish prayer service and rosary at 5:00 pm.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, TX followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am.
Burial will take place in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, TX.
Pallbearers include: John Buxkamper, Charles Harbich, Charles Besch, George Kane, Jimmy Gray, Kevin Melvin, Randy Epps, and Jon Wunderlich. Honorary pallbearers include all the numerous cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly and enjoyed being a part of their lives.
Memorials may be given to:
Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, P.O. Box 1663, El Campo, TX 77437 (www.phoutdoors.org)
or Holy Rosary ACTS, 936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945 or Charity of your choice
Steve was born on July 17, 1952 to Lester and Doris (Davis) Potter in Columbus, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. On September 29, 1984, Steve married Brenda Rucka of Eagle Lake, TX.
Steve worked in the rice fields at an early age with his Uncle LD where he acquired the nickname “muddy buddy”. He was always on a horse at an early age and then graduated to become a champion rodeo cowboy. He worked for Grimes Grass Company for 22 years as Vice President of Turf Management, before retirement.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas. He was a true cowboy that also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and being with family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Doris Potter Graham, and step-father, Raymond Graham.
Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Potter, his sons Taylor Potter of New Braunfels, TX; Zachary Potter of Columbus, TX; sister Debbie Potter Tolliver and husband, Stephen H. Tolliver of Boerne, TX; Brothers in-law and their spouses Michael and Sylvia Rucka; Gary and Lynn Rucka, and David Rucka all of Eagle Lake, TX; Brian and Lynn Rucka of East Bernard, TX; Sisters in-law and their spouses Ramona and Cliff Ray of Eagle Lake, TX; Linda and Leonard DeOto of Tucson AZ; Denise and Michael Thompson of Garwood, TX; Loretta Zajic of East Bernard, TX; Karen and Randy Epps of Columbus, TX; Beverly and Jon Wunderlich of Weimar, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve loved being a part of the Patriots and Heroes Outdoors program for the past 8 years. He touched the lives of many of “America’s True Heroes”, our service men and women, over the years and was deeply grateful for their service. Steve attended the Acts Retreat for Men in 2012 and his life was forever changed. He often served as a “silent worker” in prayer due to his health, but hoped the program would continue to grow so others could feel the love, grace, and peace of the LORD.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, TX followed by a parish prayer service and rosary at 5:00 pm.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, TX followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am.
Burial will take place in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, TX.
Pallbearers include: John Buxkamper, Charles Harbich, Charles Besch, George Kane, Jimmy Gray, Kevin Melvin, Randy Epps, and Jon Wunderlich. Honorary pallbearers include all the numerous cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly and enjoyed being a part of their lives.
Memorials may be given to:
Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, P.O. Box 1663, El Campo, TX 77437 (www.phoutdoors.org)
or Holy Rosary ACTS, 936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945 or Charity of your choice
Stephen Wayne “Steve” Potter, 65, passed away on March 8, 2018 at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Steve was born on July 17, 1952 to Lester and Doris (Davis) Potter in Columbus, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. On September 29, 1984, Steve married Brenda Rucka of Eagle Lake, TX.
Steve worked in the rice fields at an early age with his Uncle LD where he acquired the nickname “muddy buddy”. He was always on a horse at an early age and then graduated to become a champion rodeo cowboy. He worked for Grimes Grass Company for 22 years as Vice President of Turf Management, before retirement.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas. He was a true cowboy that also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and being with family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Doris Potter Graham, and step-father, Raymond Graham.
Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Potter, his sons Taylor Potter of New Braunfels, TX; Zachary Potter of Columbus, TX; sister Debbie Potter Tolliver and husband, Stephen H. Tolliver of Boerne, TX; Brothers in-law and their spouses Michael and Sylvia Rucka; Gary and Lynn Rucka, and David Rucka all of Eagle Lake, TX; Brian and Lynn Rucka of East Bernard, TX; Sisters in-law and their spouses Ramona and Cliff Ray of Eagle Lake, TX; Linda and Leonard DeOto of Tucson AZ; Denise and Michael Thompson of Garwood, TX; Loretta Zajic of East Bernard, TX; Karen and Randy Epps of Columbus, TX; Beverly and Jon Wunderlich of Weimar, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve loved being a part of the Patriots and Heroes Outdoors program for the past 8 years. He touched the lives of many of “America’s True Heroes”, our service men and women, over the years and was deeply grateful for their service. Steve attended the Acts Retreat for Men in 2012 and his life was forever changed. He often served as a “silent worker” in prayer due to his health, but hoped the program would continue to grow so others could feel the love, grace, and peace of the LORD.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, TX followed by a parish prayer service and rosary at 5:00 pm.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, TX followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am.
Burial will take place in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, TX.
Pallbearers include: John Buxkamper, Charles Harbich, Charles Besch, George Kane, Jimmy Gray, Kevin Melvin, Randy Epps, and Jon Wunderlich. Honorary pallbearers include all the numerous cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly and enjoyed being a part of their lives.
Memorials may be given to:
Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, P.O. Box 1663, El Campo, TX 77437 (www.phoutdoors.org)
or Holy Rosary ACTS, 936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945 or Charity of your choice
Steve was born on July 17, 1952 to Lester and Doris (Davis) Potter in Columbus, Texas. He was a 1970 graduate of Columbus High School and attended Wharton County Junior College. On September 29, 1984, Steve married Brenda Rucka of Eagle Lake, TX.
Steve worked in the rice fields at an early age with his Uncle LD where he acquired the nickname “muddy buddy”. He was always on a horse at an early age and then graduated to become a champion rodeo cowboy. He worked for Grimes Grass Company for 22 years as Vice President of Turf Management, before retirement.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Columbus, Texas. He was a true cowboy that also enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and being with family and friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Doris Potter Graham, and step-father, Raymond Graham.
Steve is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Potter, his sons Taylor Potter of New Braunfels, TX; Zachary Potter of Columbus, TX; sister Debbie Potter Tolliver and husband, Stephen H. Tolliver of Boerne, TX; Brothers in-law and their spouses Michael and Sylvia Rucka; Gary and Lynn Rucka, and David Rucka all of Eagle Lake, TX; Brian and Lynn Rucka of East Bernard, TX; Sisters in-law and their spouses Ramona and Cliff Ray of Eagle Lake, TX; Linda and Leonard DeOto of Tucson AZ; Denise and Michael Thompson of Garwood, TX; Loretta Zajic of East Bernard, TX; Karen and Randy Epps of Columbus, TX; Beverly and Jon Wunderlich of Weimar, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve loved being a part of the Patriots and Heroes Outdoors program for the past 8 years. He touched the lives of many of “America’s True Heroes”, our service men and women, over the years and was deeply grateful for their service. Steve attended the Acts Retreat for Men in 2012 and his life was forever changed. He often served as a “silent worker” in prayer due to his health, but hoped the program would continue to grow so others could feel the love, grace, and peace of the LORD.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, TX followed by a parish prayer service and rosary at 5:00 pm.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus, TX followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 am.
Burial will take place in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, TX.
Pallbearers include: John Buxkamper, Charles Harbich, Charles Besch, George Kane, Jimmy Gray, Kevin Melvin, Randy Epps, and Jon Wunderlich. Honorary pallbearers include all the numerous cousins, nephews and nieces whom he loved dearly and enjoyed being a part of their lives.
Memorials may be given to:
Patriots and Heroes Outdoors, P.O. Box 1663, El Campo, TX 77437 (www.phoutdoors.org)
or Holy Rosary ACTS, 936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945 or Charity of your choice
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