T. Randolph Potter Jr.

Potter, T. Randolph Jr. a resident of Boca Grande, Florida, died peacefully at his St. Louis home on Saturday, September 6, 2008. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Cookie and his two sons, Randy and John. Mr. Potter, known to all as T.R., was born September 28, 1946 in St. Louis to Miquette Magnus Potter and Tom Randolph Potter. He went to St. Louis Country Day School, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Yale University in 1968. His two passions in life were his family and bird hunting, which he pursued every Fall in St. Charles County and throughout the United States and Europe. He was highly respected for both his sportsmanship and marksmanship. He was a world traveler and philanthropist, most active and committed to both Ducks Unlimited and the St. Louis Zoo, serving on both of their boards. He was widely known for his kindness, intelligence, and great sense of humor. He was the great-great grandson of Adolphus and Lilly Busch, founders of Anheuser Busch. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite; sons, Tom Randolph Potter III of St. Louis and John Magnus Potter of St. Louis and Salt Lake City, Utah; and dear brother, Edward Magnus Potter of St. Louis. Services:A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 110 N. Warson Rd. at Ladue. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to Ducks Unlimited, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120; or the St. Louis Zoo. Service of THE LUPTON CHAPEL.