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POTTENGER, Daniel Joe Was born on December 21, 1950 at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, Ohio to Alva and Zedith (Orr) Pottenger. He passed away May 4, 2015 at home many years after being diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy (MSA). Dan graduated from Fairfield High School and The Ohio State University, with a B.S. in Microbiology. Dan worked as a bench microbiologist and supervisor for more than 30 years at Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital. He also worked at John Morrell and Co., Procter & Gamble, and Tri-State Clinical Laboratory. Dan retired from laboratory work in 2010. Dan married Debra Kay Hardman on March 18, 1972 and welcomed three children: son, Eric Jeffrey (Tami) Pottenger of Fairfield, daughters, Audra Michelle (Jeffrey) Johnson of Minnetonka, MN, and Carmen Danielle (Mark) Hurst of Maineville, Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Briannah, Jayden, Claire, Chloe, and Corinne. Dan is survived by his mother, Zedith Pottenger, brothers, Edward (Pamela) Pottenger of Fairfield, Ohio and Richard (Melissa) Pottenger of Concord Township, Ohio, brothers-in-law Doyle (Sandra) Clarkson, James (Deborah) Hardman, and Leroy (Laura) Hardman. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Dan's community activities included Fairfield Little League coach, Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 902, and Hamilton City Schools science fair judge. His many hobbies included camping, woodworking, cycling, and driving his MGB. Visitation will be held, Friday, May 8, 5-8 pm at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 3950 Pleasant Ave. Hamilton, Ohio. Service will be Saturday, May 9, 10:30 am at the funeral home. Dan will be laid to rest at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to www.curepsp.org or CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Rd., Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093. Condolences may be sent online to www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News from May 6 to May 7, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel POTTENGER

Sponsored by Paul R. Young Funeral Home - Hamilton.

23 Entries

Tyra Robb

April 29, 2019

Wow! Dan you are so dearly missed. I do think of you often when things come up in the lab. I miss your smile, your laugh and all of your medical stories. It was such a pleasure being your manager. You will always be in my thoughts. The memories will last forever. To the family, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers!! God bless you all.

Ann Sackenheim

May 19, 2015

Debbie and family-you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

May 12, 2015

To all of the Pottengers: remember Dan's wonderful smile and all the good times! I know he will be missed, but I am sure he will not be forgotten.
Sue and John Pigg

Stephen Cain

May 11, 2015

Dear Eric and Pottenger family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Dan was a good man and I have fond memories of him serving as Assistant Scoutmaster when I was in the Boy Scouts with Eric. He will be missed.

May 8, 2015

Dear Ed & Pam,
I am so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. I know he will be truly missed by all who knew & loved him. My thoughts & prayers are with you & the rest of Dan's family. - Pam Guynes

May 8, 2015

May our thoughts and prayers be with all of you at this difficult time.

George and Belinda Peters

Iva Johnson

May 8, 2015

Debbie
My prayers are for you and your family. May the God of peace keep you through this difficult time.

Ron and Meg Paulson

May 7, 2015

Dear Audra and family,
We are so sorry your loss. Your dad sounds like an amazing man and we know how much he meant to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 7, 2015

Debbie and family I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort in his love at this time.
Cyndi Martin Lawson

Linda Grathwohl - Brashear

May 6, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pottenger family. You have my deepest sympathy.

Ed and Pam Pottenger

May 6, 2015

Our loving brother and brother-in-law..........Ed and Pam will love you forever, keep you in our hearts, and honor you by trying to live life as you did. Your testimony and courage has been an inspiration and a gift to us and we treasure the memories of you. Until we see you in Heaven, we thank God you are now in a perfect body with your Lord and Saviour. We love you!

shelley roach-Johnson

May 6, 2015

From the entire Roach family, our thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you. Dan is rejoicing in the arms of our Lord,. May you celebrate his life and the countless lives he touched.

Tyra Robb

May 6, 2015

Dan was such a kind, giving and intelligent person. He was one of the most knowledgable scientist that I have ever met. I had a great pleasure being his manager for many years when we worked together for XLC. He will greatly be missed. Debbie you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all! Rest in peace Dan!!

May 6, 2015

Debbie and family, We were heartbroken to hear of Dans passing. Dan was a very special guy, and will always be rembered fondly.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug & Jean Morris, your former neighbors. Richmond, Kentucky

Betty Kellum

May 6, 2015

Dear Pottenger family, I was so sad to hear of your loss of your sweet Danny. I remember his little boy smile. So, so sorry.

Cyndi Hauck

May 6, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Dan's family. Dan was a great guy! I worked with Dan at P&G. During that time he became my mentor, friend and work Dad! He loved to talk about his experiences and his family, especially his children and grandchildren. I will always hold a place for Dan in my heart!

Delaney Elliott

May 6, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was a great friend and mentor, and he made a huge impression on me personally and professionally. One of the smartest, funniest people I've ever met, and most importantly a great, great person. My sincere condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.

May 6, 2015

It was a pleasure meeting Dan while he was visiting in Minnesota. May your most precious memories of Dan's life bring you comfort and peace throughout the days to come.
Sandy and Jim Olson

Jan Hardman & Larry Burch

May 6, 2015

Dan was a joy to be around. A good family man who enjoyed being around his family. Dan, we will miss you very much.

Stanley Leshner

May 6, 2015

I graduated with Dan from Fairfield Sr. High in 1969. He was a fine man and well regarded by all. My prayers are with his family during this time of loss. He will live on through the memory of his children, and all generations that follow.

Virginia Vaughn

May 6, 2015

Fairfield High School Class of 1969

Marianne Gorman

May 6, 2015

Dan was the best Supervisor and Microbiologist I have ever known. Dan was also a very caring and compassionate person, and a friend of 30 years. Dan, you will be missed!

Shari Botts

May 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved working with Dan at Fort Hamilton.
The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal - Cicero

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