Donald F. Potter

Donald F. Potter, 83, of Pender, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Legacy Garden Living Center in Pender, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Church of Pender; Pastor Steven Breazier is officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 16, 2015 at the United Church of Pender from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE. Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Heart Institute or Hospice of Siouxland. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Donald was born August, 30, 1931 to Wilmer and Louise (Novak) Potter near Pender, NE. He received his high school diploma while serving in the Army in Germany. On November 22, 1951, Donald married Glenda Nelsen in Winnebago, NE. The couple had three children. Donald worked on the family farm until he retired. Donald was an amateur inventor and also enjoyed taking on projects, many with carpentry and electrical work. In his free time, he attended music festivals, played pool, and took pictures which were made into videos. Donald adored cherry pie and chocolate. Donald loved to tease people and spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife; Glenda of Pender, NE, son; Ray (Pam) Potter of Thurston, NE, daughters; Julie Dunn of Omaha, NE, Wanda (Donovan) Kleinschmit of Crofton, NE, sister; Della Mahon of Sioux City, IA, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Hazel and Glora Mae.