Service Information
Elmer “Butch” Potter, age 59, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home in Norwood Young America.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2018, Noon at Church of Peace in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., two hours prior the service at the church.
Obituary
Elmer “Butch” Arthur Potter Jr. was born on March 31, 1959, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Elmer and Emrolles (Kramer) Potter. Butch was baptized as an infant by Pastor Torgrimson at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minnesota, and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth in the Fall of 1974, by Pastor Brandt at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. He received his education in Bloomington, Minnesota, graduating with the Kennedy High School Class of 1977. Butch furthered his education by attending postsecondary school for law enforcement.
Butch made his home in Bloomington and Norwood Young America, Minnesota. His life was blessed with two daughters, Sophie and Elizabeth.
Butch worked for CertainTeed Corporation in Shakopee, Minnesota, as a procedure writer and environmental health and safety auditor for over 35 years. He was a member at All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America. Butch also served on the city council and was a member of the Norwood Young America Fire Department where he served as their former Fire Chief. He was a tremendous person that touched many hearts and lives in the community and on the fire department with his positivity. He cared deeply for his family, friends and the firefighters that he served with and commanded during his time as Fire Chief. He will be missed by so many. If you wish to pay tribute to Butch, start seeing the best in people and in life – because that’s what Butch did during his time on earth. His infectious laugh and love for telling stories of his favorite memories will never be forgotten.
Butch enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, writing, storytelling and making wine. He treasured the time spent with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Butch passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 30 days.
Blessed be his memory.
Butch is survived by his:
Daughters, Sophie Potter of Big Falls, MN,
Elizabeth Becher and her husband, Timothy, of Brainerd, MN;
Grandchildren, Emmit Becher, Ava Becher, Bradley Bender, Abigail Bender;
Parents, Elmer and Emrolles “Emy” Potter of Savage, MN;
Siblings, Sandra Dorn and her husband, Jan,
Pam Potter,
Alan Potter and his wife, Patricia;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.
Kevin Pevestorf says
Liz and Sophie I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing!
Darlene. A. Cedergren says
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son, father, brother, grand father and friends. Nieces and Nephews. And your fellow Fire Fighters and the friends from school. RIP
Jim Mead says
Our family is saddened by the sudden news of our fellow BoyScout, friend and school mate’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Potter family and God Speed! Jim &Carolyn Mead
Bruce L. Mathwig says
Elizabeth- Sophie
My heart goes out to you for your loss. Butch was such a good friend and fellow fighter. When ever we would meet it was always a ten or fifteen minute visit to catch up on things from hunting to most likely never retiring followed by his great laugh. I will miss him dearly and I am sorry that I am not able to attend his service as I am out of the area. Your families are in my prayers. Take care
Angie Owens says
Deepest sympathies to you all .. Butch was an awesome guy. I’d see him around NYA and he always had a smile and a Hello .. he helped Mom and I out quite a few times when we were neighbors. So sorry I missed the funeral. Blessings to you all, Butch was one of the good ones, taken to early. May he rest in eternal peace ?
Jodi Curson says
Sophie, I’m so sorry to learn of your fathers passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mrs. Curson
Caye Butler says
I just learned of your loss in the Emmaus bulletin this past Sunday. I was just a kid when I met Sandy and not much older when I met Mr Potter via Brigade and BAA. First encounter with Butch was watching him be coached by Bud. WHAT A SLUGGER!. My friend, Todd Nelson and I were just talking about how they, along with the Stoa boy, all hung out together and how much they loved to play baseball. I can’t imagine your loss but know my prayers are sent to all of you.
God Bless,
Caye Butler