Charles S. Potetz

Charles S. Potetz obituary, Franklin Park, PA

Charles S. Potetz

Charles Potetz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Svcs., Inc. - West View on Feb. 18, 2025.
Charles "Charlie" S. Potetz, age 90 of Franklin Park. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Szymczak) Potetz.
Dear father of Debbie (John) Sandherr, Linda (Mark) Loaney and Chuck (Kathy) Potetz. Proud grandfather of Michael, Matthew (Shea), Jonathan, Jason (Ginny), Nicole (Mike), Joshua (Samantha), Corey (Kayla) and Zach. Great Grandfather of Noah, Fayith, Aaron, Emily, Natalie, Cameron, Jaxson, Adelle, Lia, Ashlyn, Ethan and Addilyn. Brother of the late Fred Potetz.
Charlie proudly served in the Army during the Korean War.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org/pa
No Visitation, services private. Arrangements entrusted to Schellhaas & Sons.

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