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Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. - West Reading

739 Penn Avenue

West Reading, Pennsylvania

Gerald Potts Obituary

Gerald R. "Jerry" Potts, 85, of Shillington, died January 18, 2016, at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley M. (Himmelreich) Potts, whom he was married to for 62 years.

Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Chester A. and Willa (Lutz) Potts.

Jerry was a graduate of Shillington High School in 1948 and Albright College in 1952 where he was a four letter athlete playing football, basketball, track and baseball.

He worked as a purchasing agent for Cartech, General Battery, and Trim Master among other manufacturing companies from 1954 until his retirement in 1980.

Jerry was a member of New Life Church (formerly St. Lukes Evangelical Congregrational Church), Shillington.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Jerry was a board member and member of various organizations in the community such as: Governor Mifflin School Board, 24 years; BCTC Rep to Career and Tech Center, Leesport; GM Booster Club and GM Hall of Fame; PIAA Track official; Shillington Boro Council; Shillington Zoning and Planning Commission. He also coached Shillington Little League Baseball.

In addition to his wife, Jerry was survived by three children: Lori E., wife of William Gerber; Richard D. Potts and Andrew S. Potts, all of Shillington; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his two sisters, Jean Reifsnyder and Mary Jane Cook.

Services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to: Governor Mifflin School District, c/o Funds for Future Athletic Endeavors, ATTN: Pat Tulley, Athletic Director, 10 S. Waverly St., Shillington, PA 19607.

Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Potts

20 Entries

February 17, 2016

Dear Shirley and Family,
We were so sad to hear of the passing of Gerry. If anyone could be personified as Mr. Governor Mifflin, it was Gerry. His one desire was to have the Governor Mifflin Schools and community to be the best in the county. His heart in regards to that could never be denied. He helped all sports to be their best by providing a weight room for strength conditioning. We always appreciated his support. He will be missed. Sincerely,Judy and Barry Smith

Joe Marino

January 29, 2016

We would see each other at the same time quite often at Dunkin Donuts. He once told me that he was friends with John Updike, after he saw me reading a biography about the author. I loaned him the book, which he said he enjoyed.
I was so used to him being at DD at 1:00. I'll really miss him.

Carol (Cronan) Stuebner

January 24, 2016

Sincere condolences to the Potts family especially to his son Andy. May the good memories you have of your father help sustain you through this very difficult time.

January 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. May cousin Jerry rest in peace. Dianne Almond (nee Lutz, daughter of Russell).

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Ginger Hart

January 21, 2016

Dear Potts Family, So sorry to hear of Mr. Potts passing. Always will remember the good times we had as neighbors and he will be missed greatly.

Carol Okonski Flemming

January 21, 2016

Extending deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family.

James DeBlasse

January 21, 2016

Dear Lori & Family so sorry for your loss your Dad was a very nice guy got know him when we were neighbors.My God bless you at this time !!! Jim & Bonnie DeBlasse

Patty (Dillon) Schlouch

January 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time. May you find peace knowing Jerry is looking down and will guide you all in your daily lives.

Chris Konnick

January 20, 2016

Mr Potts was a man I respected immensely. As my baseball coach, as a neighbor, as a man doing for my community. He always cared to ask about me, my wife, and kids, whether it was stopping by my or my parent's home or at a game somewhere. I will miss seeing and talking with him at Dunkin Donuts; I last spoke with him there before Christmas and I'm now so glad I did. Peace and regrets to the family.

January 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Leeanne Dickinson and family

Jim and Donna Mauldin

January 20, 2016

We are so very sad to hear of Jerry's passing. We met him at Dunkin Donuts and he told us of his athletics and his involvement with the Governor Mifflin School District. He kindly shared his Dunkin iced coffee coupons with us and we shared our hot coffee coupons with him. We will miss his presence every weekend at Dunkin! Praying for peace for all of you. Rest in peace Jerry!

Lori Remp

January 20, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Potts family in this time of sorrow. We will miss him driving by and waving and my kids will miss him sitting on the porch watching out for them after school. My daughter enjoyed talking to him and appreciated the articles he would find for her about colleges. It made me feel good knowing he was looking out for the kids in the neighborhood. He will be greatly missed.

Marc Peters

January 20, 2016

Dear Family, So sorry to hear of his passing ! When I was growing up in Shillington Mr Potts was my little league Baseball coach. I wasn't a good player back then but he always took time to give me instructions and encourage me to become a better player and a person ! God Bless

Bruce Albrecht

January 20, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie Waltman(Williams)

January 20, 2016

I met Gerry in the early 70's when I was 15, he and his family were great friends and neighbors ,I lived on King's Blvd. From their home. Gerald was into a lot of school activities. I will miss him. He is an angel now. God bless all of his family. Take care.

Bobbi Palm

January 20, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. I met him through a friend and we saw him frequently at Dunkin Donuts. We had not been there in awhile, but did go this past Saturday. I'm so glad we did, because we got to see him and chat one more time. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Denise Yerher

January 20, 2016

Mr Potts was a staple in the Shillingon community. He was always deviling me cause I attended Wilson and not Mifflin. I will miss him dearly! My kids will miss him waving as he drives through the streets of Shillington "checking things out". Many blessings.

Barbara Lykens

January 20, 2016

Hello Shirley, We are sad to see that Gerry has gone to Heaven. He surely was a faithful supporter of Governor Mifflin and the Community. No one did more for our community than Gerry!
It was nice seeing you at ALDI recently! We're in the south for the winter and hope to see you in the Spring. God bless you. Barbara {Kochel} and Armand Lykens

bill katinowsky

January 20, 2016

Met Gerry in the late 70's after college when I was substitute teaching at Mifflin. Great guy and great supporter of Governor Mifflin activities. It was a pleasure to get to know him. My condolences to all of his family & friends.

Frank & Linda Ferraro

January 20, 2016

Dear Shirley & family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Gerald's passing. Please accept our most sincere sympathy on your loss. With love, Linda & Frank Ferraro

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