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Richard Lee “Dick” Potter

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Richard Lee “Dick” Potter

Birth
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death
5 Feb 2021 (aged 83)
Warsaw, Hancock County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
E-0283
Memorial ID
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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.

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.
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.

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.


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