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BORN
1927
DIED
2021
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4800 S Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Gloria Potthoff Obituary
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Nordahl and Anna Rude, husband Walter Potthoff, sisters Arline Rude and Joyce (Dick) Boehlke, and brothers John and Julius Rude. Gloria leaves behind her daughters, Julie (Blane) Dooner, and Wendy (David) Olson, grandchildren-Samuel (Mihaela), Elisa, Amelia, Josiah, and Micah, great-granddaughters, Clara and Elora, and nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Family will be present on Thursday from noon to 3:00 p.m. for a time of open visitation prior to the service. To watch the service live-stream, go to this link just prior to the service: https://www.heritagesfsd.com/obituary/gloria-potthoff. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, MN.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynne Reuter
March 14, 2021
Wendy, my heart breaks reading this but I know she is safe with Jesus. You were the best daughter ever and I wo t forget her or how much she liked her chocolate coffee. Love and hugs, Lynne Reuter
Keith Olson
March 7, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Your mom passing away! But now she is in God’s presence which is the best blessing of all! My sympathy to all of you! May God give you His peace knowing she is in His arms now! Sincerely, Keith Olson
Bill & Laurie Boehlke
March 7, 2021
To Julie, Wendy and families,
I have many wonderful memories of Gloria and Walt. They were a big presence when I was growing up. Gloria was my Godmother and always paid special attention to me. I loved them both and was sorry to hear of her passing. Our deepest condolences. Heaven has another beautiful soul.
Bill
Jo-Anne Baird
March 4, 2021
Sending hugs, prayers and love,
Jo-Anne
Carmen Dorus
March 4, 2021
We are grateful for the wonderful time we got to spend with you. We loved your smile and your happy spirit.
beverly feipel
March 4, 2021
I would like to share my thoughts and memories of my dear friend Gloria.
Gloria was my dear friend. We shared 25 years of singing side by side in our church choir. Lutheran Church of Peace in Maplewood, where sang together for many occasions: Palm Sundays, Easter Sunday, and most Sundays at the 10:30 Services. We also sang together with the Washington County Choir, and St. Olaf College mass choir.
I will miss our many telephone conversations.
Gloria loved her family. She always expressed to me her love for her husband, Walt, and her daughters, Julie, Wendy and their husbands. She was so very proud of her grandchildren and spoke of them with so much love.
I will miss her very much.
Bev Feipel
Barry Zachariahs (Aseracare Hospice)
March 4, 2021
On behalf of Aseracare, May you find Peace and Comfort in God's loving arms.
Sally Schwartze
March 1, 2021
Gloria was my Dad's first cousin and one of the few remaining relatives of her generation and will be missed by all our family (Paul and Fern Rasmussen and children Sally, Carol and Tom and their families too)
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Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls4800 S Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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