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Robert Potter Obituary
PEKIN - Robert Lee "Bobby" Potter, 54, of 421 Caroline St., Apartment 1, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Aug. 25, 1953, in Peoria to Charles M. and Della (Roberts) Potter, he married Rita Wagle. He later married Kim Clark on May 7, 2005, in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Angie Potter of Pekin; three sons, Josh (Meg) Potter of Olathe, Kan., Jason (Dawn) Potter of Bartonville and Jake Potter of Pekin; one stepson, Danny Clark of Pekin; 11 grandchildren; and four brothers, Donnie (Ann) Potter and David (Kathy) Potter, both of Pekin, Timmy (Janice) Potter of Topeka 2450 North and Chucky (Vickie) Potter of Glasford.
His parents preceded him in death.
Bobby worked for Brookmeadow Apartments in Pekin for 28 years, last working in April 2008 as the maintenance supervisor. He previously worked for Caterpillar Inc. for several years.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1869 in Pekin. He was a former member and deacon of Christ Bible Church in Creve Coeur.
Bobby enjoyed playing pool and video poker. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.
His memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where visitation will be two hours before the service. Pastor Tom Pisano will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with expenses.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sam Campbell
June 16, 2008
Bobby, you and Donnie always brought smiles to everybody. You will always be a bright spot in many memories.
Valarie Bohlander
June 16, 2008
Bob was a very nice and caring person. My sympathies to his family.
Beth McCabe
June 16, 2008
Jake and Jason- I am very sorry for your loss. I could always count on your dad for a wisecrack that would make me smile. He will be truly missed.
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