Roland Arthur Potts Huntingburg, Indiana Obituary

Art Potts

<p>Roland Arthur “Art” Potts, age 70, of Huntingburg, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.</p><p><br></p><p>He was born on August 11, 1952 in Rochester, New York to Clifford P. and Phyllis (Myers) Potts. He married Jan Wendholt on September 23, 1989 at St. Paul’s Church in Santa Claus.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a veteran of the United States Army. Art was a truck driver for 46 years and was proud that he had driven over 9 million miles, through 48 states and in 3 countries.</p><p><br></p><p>He was a member of Redemption Christian Church, the Dubois County Masonic Lodge #520 F&amp;Am, Hadi Shriner Roadsters, Hadi Shrine Van Transportation to St. Louis, and the Y.M.I. Club. Art loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and going to Florida with his wife and best friend, Jan. He was so proud of all of his grandsons.</p><p><br></p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents; a son; and two brothers-in-law, Jim Wendholt and Julian Huffman.</p><p><br></p><p>He is survived by his wife, Jan Potts; his children, Beth (Aaron) Pfister of Jasper, Kristin (Paul) Mathies of Evansville, Logan (Janessa) Potts of Jasper, Mike (Maranda) Richardson of Bloomington; three siblings, Sandy Huffman of Bloomfield, Jay (Sue) Potts of Walkerton, Polly (Steve) Lawyer of Elnora; seven grandsons, Sawyer and Hudson Pfister, Max, Turner and Lane Mathies, Reed and Quinn Richardson; nieces and nephews.</p><p><br></p><p>The Dubois County Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial rites beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30th at Nass and Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg. Pastor Ryan Stiles will officiate the funeral service immediately following.</p><p><br></p><p>Friends may call for visitation at Nass and Son Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the service. Condolences may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com</p><p><br></p>
August 11, 1952 - May 25, 202308/11/195205/25/2023
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Curt and Connie Hall
May 30, 2023
Art was just a good guy all around. Always a smile on his face when we seen him out. Sorry for your loss Jan and family!!!
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Lisa Feldmeyer
May 29, 2023
Art always loved the JMF golf scramble and always made sure he told us we did a great job putting in on. Thanks Art. You will always be remembered by our family. Enjoy golfing on perfect courses with perfect weather in heaven!!! Bet Jason will be playing there too.
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Elaine (Peters) Koester
May 29, 2023
Q: What will you never forget about Roland?

A: Artie's smile and genuine giving spirit sticks with me, smiling at me after a worship service, thanking me in that simple way for the music presented. As a musician, that wide encouraging smile mean... Continue Reading
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Pam Riley-Smith
May 29, 2023
The Potts and Riley kids all grew up together in Odon.Our parents were very good friends. Many fond memories of time spent at the Boat Club. Brad, Bruce and I ( Pam) send our deepest sympathies to Sandy, Jay, Polly and their families.
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Bonnie Eckerle Gessner
May 28, 2023
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Rene Deno
May 27, 2023
Art was such a sweet & wonderful guy. I got to know him in the 5 years I worked at Sternberg’s C-store. He always asked how I was doing & asked about my husband & kids. He’d always buy the kids a treat if he was in there & I stopped in for gas or a drink. He will be grea... Continue Reading
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BRENDA TOBY
May 27, 2023
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
WINDELL AND BRENDA TOBY
A candle was posted for Roland Arthur Potts.
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