Kenneth W. "Ken" Potterton

The rope was my nemesis. In junior high school, we were going through a tumbling unit in gym class. I wasn't too bad on the horse and rings, but, while my classmates scrambled up the rope and hit the I-beam at the top with the palms of their hands, I would get about halfway up and lose heart. One day, as we were all heading to the locker room, Mr. Potterton discretely folded his way into the group and put his hand on my shoulder. "I see you're having some problems with the rope." "Yeah."...

Mr. Potterton taught me at West High for a unit in swimming, I recall it was beginning rescue techniques. He was kind and patient to this not-very-good swimmer. At class end I felt I had really accomplished something. Mr. Potterton's wife, Marie, went to college with and was a roommate to my late mother Evelyn. She also has patience and grace, and I would like to give my sincere condolences to her and the entire family. Mr. Potterton was a gem of an individual who truly was loved and...

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless you all during this difficult time.

Coach Potterton was a quiet man. He was truly special.We all wished we could have a father like him. Class of 71.

I did some student teaching under Mr. Potterton in the mid 80´s. What a great mentor and excellent educator. Really respected him as a person n teacher-great memories-he will be missed!

I worked at First Presbyterian Church and met Ken when he volunteered there. He was such a nice man and a great example of a kind and honest person. I always enjoyed his stories about his family and his career.

We lived in the same neighborhood with the Pottertons. I vividly remember Mr. Potterton (never "Ken") walking by our house every day on his way to Webster Stanley to teach school. Thru the years, he would always remember who I was and how I was doing when I would see him at one of the courses around Oshkosh. Very nice guy.

Ken was one of the first staff members to make me feel comfortable when I began teaching at Oshkosh High School in 1969. He was a positive person who brought out the best in each individual. Felt privileged to work with Ken and Marie after retirement at the Episcopal and Oshkosh Area Community Pantries. Condolences to Marie, Penny and other family members.