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1927 - 2010
Age: 82
POTTER, Maxwell E.
Paw Paw
Max went home to be with his Lord Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2010 at Bronson LakeView Hospital, Paw Paw. He was born May 20, 1927 in Paw Paw, the son of the late James Vernon and Edith (Munson) Potter. Max was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. H e attended the General Motors Institute in Flint and became an insurance adjuster. He taught at Portage Central Vo-Tech program and managed the Manpower Program. He owned and operated Paw Paw Collision Service and Paw Paw Auto Rebuilders in Paw Paw. In his later years Max delivered recreational vehicles all over the country. He was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw where he served as president of the Congregation, was on the church building committee and financial board chairman. He loved golfing, fishing and gardening. On Sept. 15, 1946 in Paw Paw, Max was united in marriage to Grace A. Blaesing who survives. Also surviving is a son, Steven (Gloria) Potter of Glen Ellyn, IL; 2 daughters, Marcia Potter of Claremont, CA and Claudia Potter of Tavares, FL; 2 grandchildren, Stephanie (Jorge) Sevilla of Lisle, IL and Nathaniel P. Katz of Boston, MA; 2 great grandchildren, Javier and Giselle Sevilla; 2 sisters, Verna Gibbs of Oak Lawn, IL and Jo Ann Pasill of Tavares, FL; many beloved nieces and nephews; dear friends and neighbors, Albert Treat of Paw Paw and Clifford Specht of Lawrence, Beth and Rich Brovold and the Madison family. Family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw where services will be held at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow in Cuddeback Cemetery, Paw Paw with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Maple City Veterans Memorial Park, Paw Paw. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Joanne Cuddeback Sullivan
joesjoc@verizon.net
Tuesday May 18, 2010 at
3:04 PM
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Grace, my deepest sympathy. Joanne Cuddeback Sullivan
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Larry and Beverly Ward
Monday May 3, 2010 at
9:27 AM
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Grace, Steve and family - Our Families go way back together and lots of good times, church at Trinity, picnics, hunting, fishing, school, confirmation and we will miss Max very much. You all were such great friends to my mom and dad.
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Roger and Sheila Foust
okroger@sbcglobal.net
Saturday May 1, 2010 at
7:41 PM
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Grace - we were saddened at the news about Max. He was a good man and we have fond memories of you both and Paw Paw. May God bless you with his strength and abiding love.
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Matt Eddy
matt.eddy@wachovia.com
Friday April 30, 2010 at
6:59 AM
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Claudia - I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I pray that you and your family will be comforted during this time of mourning.
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Nicole & Wayne Cline
nicole.cline@wachovia.com
Thursday April 29, 2010 at
3:19 PM
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Claudia ~
I know first hand what you and your family are going through - take it one day at a time, find the strength you need to carry on, and know that you are surrounded by friends and family, both near and far, that love you and will help you through this difficult time any way we can.
Much Love ~
Nic & Wayne
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Alex Daudsyah
Thursday April 29, 2010 at
2:08 PM
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My deepest condolence to your family. Looks like Paw Paw lived a nice long and fruitful life. He got to do so many things.
Our prayers are with you all.
Alex.
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Karen R.N.
Kfranks802@aol.com
Thursday April 29, 2010 at
1:00 AM
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Grace,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. I was honored to be able to care for Max. He's at rest now. God bless you and your family!
Karen
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Joyce Beedie
threemilelakepawpaw@yahoo.com
Wednesday April 28, 2010 at
4:40 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Potter will be missed by his lake neighbors.
Deepest sympathies from the Three Mile Lake Association.
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