OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Dennis Potter, of Overland Park, KS, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. He was 74.
Dennis was born in Emmetsburg on Oct. 1, 1946 to Donald and Katherine (Mullen) Potter. He graduated high school in New Hampton, IA in 1964 after the family relocated there in 1961. After graduation, he was enlisted in the United States Navy from January 1965 through May 1968 as a Sonar Technician and proudly served on the USS Stormes Destroyer.
Upon discharge, Dennis rejoined his family for a short time in Fullerton, NE before starting his career at Sperry New Holland in Grand Island, NE. It was there that he met his wife Jean (Masek) Potter and the two were united in marriage on Oct. 25, 1969. The following year, they welcomed their daughter, Kathy.
Besides Grand Island, Dennis and his family resided in Columbus, NE, where he also worked for New Holland, and later located to Overland Park, KS. While continuing his career as a Plant Production Supervisor for Libby Corporation and, later, Fixtures Furniture, he also received a Bachelors Degree from Mid-America Nazarene College.
Dennis had a passion for Nebraska football, aviation, history, the US Military, and loved to travel, especially to California and Hawaii. A lover of the outdoors, he was meticulous about his lawn and landscape, and enjoyed home projects.
There was no doubt his first love was his family. Dennis is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean; daughter Kathy (Mark) Johnson of Overland Park, KS; a sister, Sharon (Corwin) Klages of Cedar Falls; brothers Don Potter of Overland Park, KS and Wendel (Karen) Potter of Lakeland, FL; brother-in-law John Masek, as well as many special nieces and nephews. He was the proud "Papa" to his granddaughter, Karlyn Johnson.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service is Friday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. Both will be held at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, KS.
To view the live streaming of the funeral and to leave fond memories and condolences for the family please go to www.johnson countychapel.com
