W. Paul Potter

Date of Death: June 15, 2010

W. PAUL POTTER age 85 of Crown Point passed away Tuesday June 15 2010. Survived by three children: Ron (Sylvia) Potter and Lanny(Virginia) Potter both of Crown Point Laura (Randy) Hooks of Merrillville six grandchildren: Ronald (Lynnette) Potter Christopher Potter Jennifer (Gordie) Horn Joshua (Sherri) Potter Katherine (Miles) Taylor James Potter ten great grandchildren brother Robert Potter of Lowell sister Marjorie (Jack) Carmichael of Rensselaer sisters-in-law Theresa Gull of Leroy JoAnn Potter of Cedar Lake companion Minnie Schmidt step son Jim (Mary) Crago and their sons Jim (Ann) Crago and Nick (Angie) Crago. Preceded in death by wives Ella and Dorothy two brothers Johnson and Donald Potter sister Margaret Carmichael. Mr. Potter was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Crown Point. He was a retired machinist from Blaw Knox Co. East Chicago and from Specialty Steel Co. Mr. Potter was a crossing guard by Lake Street School Crown Point for 20 years. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service 811 E. Franciscan Dr. Crown Point Sunday June 20 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Monday June 21 2010 DIRECTLY at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 250 S. Indiana Ave. Crown Point at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. David Kipp officiating. There will be a half-hour visitation prior to services. At rest Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Schererville.

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Dear Ron and Family- Please accept my belated condolences on the loss of W. Paul Potter. After I lost my own Dad I just lost track of things in the daily paper. I didnt find out until I picked up a Star newspaper a couple of weeks after he died. Otherwise I would have payed my respects at the funeral. Sincerely- Mike Gentleman

I remember Mr Potter for several reasons... At one time he bowled in a league with my dad adn I remember him from the bowling alley. I also remember him from Trinity Lutheran Church. But most of all I remember him for the HUGE smile and friendly wave he gave to everyone as we passed by him at his crossing-guard post at the corner of Lake Street and South Street. Even in the foulest of weather he was out there doing his duty to help children safely on their way to school and living his personal mission to brighten the day of everyone who passed his post. When I was in elementary school he helped me cross the street. When I was in high school as I would drive in to school in the morning there he was sitting at the corner waving to everyone who had the blessed opportunity to pass his way. I imagine that Mr. Paul Potter is now stationed right inside the pearly gates of Heaven helping people find their way around once they get past St Peter...with a great big smile and a hearty (and heart-felt) wave to everyone who passes by.

Paul was a great neighbor to me as a child growing up. I remember him helping me out many-many times. He will be missed by many. My condolences go out to the family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.