Harry Wayne Potter died peacefully at his home, July 7, 2008, after a long illness. Mr. Harry Potter (who greatly enjoyed his name's recent fame) was born March 25, 1918, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, to Harry Potter and Jessie Bridger Potter.
Mr. Potter joined the Army as a young man and then found employment in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met Marie Weis of Fillmore County, Nebraska. They were married on January 3, 1942 in St. Mary's Church near Shickley, Nebr., where Marie's family farmed.
The onset of WWII had hastened their wedding and Harry joined the 112th Cavalry in June of 1942. This was the last horse-riding unit of the American forces. He served 38 months without a furlough until Dec. 21, 1945. His service was mainly in the South Pacific and ended with him being severely wounded on Luzon Island, July 28, 1945, just weeks before the war ended.
He returned to his wife in Omaha and began his long career as an electrician at Swift & Co. Harry and Marie raised seven children in a house that Harry built on North 60th Street. They were devoted parishioners of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Harry was a handsome man, widely known for his kindness, gentleness and incessant good humor.
Harry is survived by his wife, Marie, and children, Gene (Maureen) Potter of Broomfield, Colo., Jane Potter, MD (Daniel Schafer, MD) of Omaha, Kathy Potter, DVM, PhD (Thomas Besser, DVM, PhD) of Moscow, ID, Gerald (Deborah) Potter of Moore, OK, Robert Potter PhD (Rosa Guedes, PhD) of Philadelphia, PA and Mary (Daniel) Sweeney of Yamhill, OR; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sullivan, in 1996, great-grandson Dylan Hopkins in 2001, and by 10 sisters and brothers.
Services Wednesday, 9:30 am, at the 72nd St. Chapel of St. Bernard Catholic Church with 10 am entombment at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm at the 72nd St. Chapel. Memorials suggested to St. Bernard Church or Masses.
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
Published by Omaha World-Herald from July 7-8, 2008.
Mr. Potter joined the Army as a young man and then found employment in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met Marie Weis of Fillmore County, Nebraska. They were married on January 3, 1942 in St. Mary's Church near Shickley, Nebr., where Marie's family farmed.
The onset of WWII had hastened their wedding and Harry joined the 112th Cavalry in June of 1942. This was the last horse-riding unit of the American forces. He served 38 months without a furlough until Dec. 21, 1945. His service was mainly in the South Pacific and ended with him being severely wounded on Luzon Island, July 28, 1945, just weeks before the war ended.
He returned to his wife in Omaha and began his long career as an electrician at Swift & Co. Harry and Marie raised seven children in a house that Harry built on North 60th Street. They were devoted parishioners of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Harry was a handsome man, widely known for his kindness, gentleness and incessant good humor.
Harry is survived by his wife, Marie, and children, Gene (Maureen) Potter of Broomfield, Colo., Jane Potter, MD (Daniel Schafer, MD) of Omaha, Kathy Potter, DVM, PhD (Thomas Besser, DVM, PhD) of Moscow, ID, Gerald (Deborah) Potter of Moore, OK, Robert Potter PhD (Rosa Guedes, PhD) of Philadelphia, PA and Mary (Daniel) Sweeney of Yamhill, OR; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sullivan, in 1996, great-grandson Dylan Hopkins in 2001, and by 10 sisters and brothers.
Services Wednesday, 9:30 am, at the 72nd St. Chapel of St. Bernard Catholic Church with 10 am entombment at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm at the 72nd St. Chapel. Memorials suggested to St. Bernard Church or Masses.
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
Published by Omaha World-Herald from July 7-8, 2008.
Harry Wayne Potter died peacefully at his home, July 7, 2008, after a long illness. Mr. Harry Potter (who greatly enjoyed his name's recent fame) was born March 25, 1918, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, to Harry Potter and Jessie Bridger Potter.
Mr. Potter joined the Army as a young man and then found employment in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met Marie Weis of Fillmore County, Nebraska. They were married on January 3, 1942 in St. Mary's Church near Shickley, Nebr., where Marie's family farmed.
The onset of WWII had hastened their wedding and Harry joined the 112th Cavalry in June of 1942. This was the last horse-riding unit of the American forces. He served 38 months without a furlough until Dec. 21, 1945. His service was mainly in the South Pacific and ended with him being severely wounded on Luzon Island, July 28, 1945, just weeks before the war ended.
He returned to his wife in Omaha and began his long career as an electrician at Swift & Co. Harry and Marie raised seven children in a house that Harry built on North 60th Street. They were devoted parishioners of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Harry was a handsome man, widely known for his kindness, gentleness and incessant good humor.
Harry is survived by his wife, Marie, and children, Gene (Maureen) Potter of Broomfield, Colo., Jane Potter, MD (Daniel Schafer, MD) of Omaha, Kathy Potter, DVM, PhD (Thomas Besser, DVM, PhD) of Moscow, ID, Gerald (Deborah) Potter of Moore, OK, Robert Potter PhD (Rosa Guedes, PhD) of Philadelphia, PA and Mary (Daniel) Sweeney of Yamhill, OR; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sullivan, in 1996, great-grandson Dylan Hopkins in 2001, and by 10 sisters and brothers.
Services Wednesday, 9:30 am, at the 72nd St. Chapel of St. Bernard Catholic Church with 10 am entombment at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm at the 72nd St. Chapel. Memorials suggested to St. Bernard Church or Masses.
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
Published by Omaha World-Herald from July 7-8, 2008.
Mr. Potter joined the Army as a young man and then found employment in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he met Marie Weis of Fillmore County, Nebraska. They were married on January 3, 1942 in St. Mary's Church near Shickley, Nebr., where Marie's family farmed.
The onset of WWII had hastened their wedding and Harry joined the 112th Cavalry in June of 1942. This was the last horse-riding unit of the American forces. He served 38 months without a furlough until Dec. 21, 1945. His service was mainly in the South Pacific and ended with him being severely wounded on Luzon Island, July 28, 1945, just weeks before the war ended.
He returned to his wife in Omaha and began his long career as an electrician at Swift & Co. Harry and Marie raised seven children in a house that Harry built on North 60th Street. They were devoted parishioners of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Harry was a handsome man, widely known for his kindness, gentleness and incessant good humor.
Harry is survived by his wife, Marie, and children, Gene (Maureen) Potter of Broomfield, Colo., Jane Potter, MD (Daniel Schafer, MD) of Omaha, Kathy Potter, DVM, PhD (Thomas Besser, DVM, PhD) of Moscow, ID, Gerald (Deborah) Potter of Moore, OK, Robert Potter PhD (Rosa Guedes, PhD) of Philadelphia, PA and Mary (Daniel) Sweeney of Yamhill, OR; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Harry was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sullivan, in 1996, great-grandson Dylan Hopkins in 2001, and by 10 sisters and brothers.
Services Wednesday, 9:30 am, at the 72nd St. Chapel of St. Bernard Catholic Church with 10 am entombment at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 pm with a Wake Service at 7 pm at the 72nd St. Chapel. Memorials suggested to St. Bernard Church or Masses.
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
Published by Omaha World-Herald from July 7-8, 2008.
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