In Memory Of
Martin Potter
1925
2023
Martin Potter
January 10, 1925 — August 24, 2023
Martin "Ralph" Potter, 98, of Olathe, passed away on August 24, 2023, at Aberdeen Village. He was born on January 10, 1925, to Lester and Bessie (Martin) Potter at Central City, IA.
On March 10, 1950, Ralph married Genevieve Gable. During WW2, he served in the Army in the Philippines. Ralph worked as a heavy equipment operator for Witwer Farms in Cedar Rapids, IA for 30 years. Following that, he worked for 13 years as a millwright for the Quaker Oats Company.
In March of 2006, Ralph and Genevieve moved to Olathe, KS to be closer to their children. They were members of Westside Church of the Nazarene.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Susan (Frank) Moore, and his son, Steven (Cindy) Potter, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve (Gable) Potter, his parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters, as well as 2 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be held at Penwell-Gable-Olathe Chapel, Olathe, KS on Tuesday, August 29th, at 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, burial will take place at the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to Samaritan's Purse.
To share a memory of Martin (Ralph) or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Martin's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service
On March 10, 1950, Ralph married Genevieve Gable. During WW2, he served in the Army in the Philippines. Ralph worked as a heavy equipment operator for Witwer Farms in Cedar Rapids, IA for 30 years. Following that, he worked for 13 years as a millwright for the Quaker Oats Company.
In March of 2006, Ralph and Genevieve moved to Olathe, KS to be closer to their children. They were members of Westside Church of the Nazarene.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Susan (Frank) Moore, and his son, Steven (Cindy) Potter, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve (Gable) Potter, his parents, 1 brother and 4 sisters, as well as 2 granddaughters and 1 great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be held at Penwell-Gable-Olathe Chapel, Olathe, KS on Tuesday, August 29th, at 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, burial will take place at the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to Samaritan's Purse.
To share a memory of Martin (Ralph) or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Martin's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Martin Potter, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
Service
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
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