Michael Lee Potter

1960 - 2016

Michael Lee Potter obituary, 1960-2016, Monroe, MI

Michael Lee Potter

1960 - 2016

Michael Potter Obituary

Visit the Allore Funeral Home - Monroe Chapel website to view the full obituary.
Born October 20, 1960 in Hudson, Michael was the son of Richard and Priscilla (Goodrich) Potter. A 1979 graduate of Monroe High School and 1983 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Business Administration, he was a Purchasing Agent for US Silica in Rockwood for over 25 years, retiring in 2013. An avid MSU Spartan fan as well as a Detroit Tiger Baseball fan, Michael recently purchased a 1995 Corvette, fulfilling a lifelong dream. A man of many and varying interests, he was known for having a great sense of humor- he enjoyed laughing and making others laugh. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Richard and Priscilla Potter of Charlotte; siblings: Julie (Jim) Keenan of Shelby Township, Linda (Jon) Dickinson of Charlotte and Bill (Barb Bialko) Potter of Mason; nieces and nephews: Melissa, Sarah, Jeff, Marcia, Scott, Emily, and Nathaniel as well as 11 great nieces and nephews.

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Allore Funeral Home - Monroe Chapel

203 East Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162

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Joy Gantt-Engel

August 4, 2016

My heartfelt prayers for the whole Potter family with your loss of Mike. I was a classmate of Mike's at Monroe High School. May he rest in peace. Joy

Gretchen Travers

August 1, 2016

My condolences to the Potter family during this difficult time. I am saddened to hear that Mike passed. We were high school sweethearts back in 1978-79. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 31, 2016

Condolences go out to the Potter family. I lived across the street from them as I was brought up and interacted with them daily. I cannot understand the grief that you must feel at this moment. God's blessings And peace be with you as you deal with this. God's Peace that passes all understanding be with you all in this trying time. God's Blessings be to you. Jim Bunkelman

Heidi Strimbel Okerbloom

July 29, 2016

To the Potter family, I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. This is just heartbreaking. Although I have not talked to Mike in many years I will forever cherish the wonderful memories and time we spent together. He truly was one of kind and he will be missed. Sending prayers to you all. Heidi

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