Bob Potter
July 12, 1950 ~ September 16, 2022
Robert “Bob” Raymond Potter, 72, of Seneca, entered his heavenly home Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family and under hospice care following a brave two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Tolstoy Wesleyan Church, Tolstoy, with Pastor Matt Pribyl officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Seneca.
Bob was born July 12, 1950, in Faulkton, SD to Raymond and Mildred (Schraeder) Potter. He graduated from Faulkton High School in 1968 and went on to attend Northern State University for one year. His farming career began in 1971 in Seneca and continued through 1999. He moved to Seneca in 1973 and lived there until he passed. After farming, he worked road construction with Foothill Construction out of Webster until 2020. While living in Seneca, he belonged to the Seneca Fire Department and was a past mayor. Bob enjoyed fishing, baking, gardening and canning, and he was well known to share his produce with many neighbors and friends.
Bob is survived by sisters: Nancy (Clayton) Theobald of Brookings, SD, and Mary (Doug) Mushel of Crossville, TN; brother: Roger (Lori) Potter of Faulkton, SD; special friend: Vickie Gardner of Seneca; nieces and nephews: Kellee (Dan) Kriese of North Sioux City, SD, Shana (Jesse) Wagers of Harrisburg, SD, Jamie Leska of Lake Geneva, WI, Sara (Adam) Reich of Hudson, KY, and Amber Potter of Faulkton, SD; great nieces and nephews: Kyla and Kale Kriese, Keira, Cooper, Rylee and Reagan Wagers, Colt, Wesson, and Remington Reich.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to Avera@Home Hospice, 801 E. Sioux, Pierre, SD 57501 or Oakland Cemetery, 201 Elm St, Seneca, SD 57473.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Bob’s arrangements.
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I was sure sad to hear about Bob passing. So many good memory. God Bless
Our deepest Sympathy to all of Bobs family and friends. Bob always had a big heart and was so kind to all. He will be greatly missed.
Sending my love to all you Potter cousins. What a great guy to have known!
Bob was a wonderful employee and friend. We are so sorry that his illness took him away from our crew.
Sending our sincere sympathy to all of his family.
Bob and Eunice
Potter Family
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing! He was the most gentle, kindest man I think we have ever known! He will be missed, our condolences to you all.
Mike and Nancy
Good man.
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Bob's visits to the office. Always enjoyed our visits.
Hugs and prayers
Beverly King
Bye Bobby💙Condolences to All!….😇 Us kids sure had fun building playhouses and playing all kinds of games! Nice man working until the end!
I remember being in wrestling and track with Bob in high school. He was always so encouraging to others and a very positive influence! He was a great asset to the community and will no doubt be missed by many.
Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Sorry to hear about Bob. I think he still holds the Faulkton record for the longest shot-put throw. We grew up 1/2 mile North of him.