William Potter

William “Bill” G. Potter, 82, of South Haven, Michigan and formerly of Ames, Iowa died Wednesday, August 12 at South Haven Community Hospital.

He was born April 29, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa to George L. and Margaret (Schott) Potter. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science Degree from Iowa State University and did graduate work at Harvard Business School. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Nancy Ham in November 5, 1954 in Arlington, Massachusetts. Bill worked as an engineer for several corporations before starting his own consulting business, WG Potter and Associates. Bill and Nancy semi-retired, moved to South Haven in 1996, where they became members of the Hope Reformed Church.

He is survived by his wife – Nancy Potter of South Haven, Michigan. Four daughters – Carin (Clayton) Bergen of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Kristen (John) Jacobs of South Bend, Indiana, Gretchen (Jerry) Houser of Ames, Iowa and Carolyn (Peter) Thompson of Sun Prarie, Wisconsin. 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. and Brother-in-law – Don Nicksay of Ventura, California.

Bill was a man of faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour. He took great delight in serving God through teaching, prayer, leadership and counsel. He enjoyed being involved with his local church, Habitat for Humanity, Promise Keepers and a South Haven prayer group. It was his desire that family, church and his community would grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Visitation will be from 1:30 – 2:30 on Sunday, August 16, at the Hope Reformed Church. Funeral services will begin Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at the church with Rev. Curry Pikkaart officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hope Reformed Church Building Fund.. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.

The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.