Patricia Margaret Potts (1947-2020)

POTTS, DAMPF, ALLCOCK

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/20/2020 at 20:51:02

Patricia Margaret Potts, 72 of Palo, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Teahen Funeral Home by Rev. Mark Ressler. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home, and on Thursday after 9 a.m.
Pat is survived by her husband Ronald Potts; three daughters, Julie (Andrew) Alton of Sioux Falls, SD, Renee Potts of Marion and Michelle (Clark) Hruby of Ely; one son, Matthew (Katherine Connell) Potts of North Liberty; and seven grandchildren, Kaylyn, Chance and Harrison Alton of Sioux Falls, SD, Anderson Potts of North Liberty, and Mary, Elizabeth and Patricia Hruby of Ely.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cathy Stephens; brother, William Dampf; and grandsons, Luke, Xavier and Seth Alton.
Patricia was born on July 11, 1947 in Frankfurt, Germany the daughter of Dalbert and Nona Allcock Dampf. She graduated from Helias High School, Jefferson City, MO in 1965 and Southwestern Missouri State University, Springfield, MO in 1969. On July 19, 1969 Pat married Ronald Potts in Jefferson City, MO. After being married they lived in Virginia, San Diego, CA and finally made home in Palo. She worked as a teacher and substitute teacher for the Cedar Rapids Community School District for many years, and was fondly remembered by students as “Mrs. Potts”.
Pat enjoyed to read, going to antique stores and auctions, collecting depression glass especially Fire King. She liked teaching, especially math, and also enjoyed sitting out and watching the animals. Her greatest loves were her husband Ron, her kids and grandchildren and the farm. Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials will used to purchase a memorial tree in Pat’s name.