Caroline (Kirchner) Pottebaum

Caroline Elizabeth (Kirchner) Pottebaum, 82, was born November 24, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Benjamin and Ruby (Henderson) Kirchner. She passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Mitchell Village Care Center.

Caroline graduated from Loretto Academy in 1950. She married the love of her life, Earl Pottebaum, on September 12, 1964. They lived in Des Moines for over 40 years prior to moving to Hawaii for a few years where their son was stationed. Caroline and Earl then moved to Mitchellville to be closer to other family. They were able to share 49 years together until Earl’s passing in December of 2013.

Caroline worked at Norwest Bank as well as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Peter’s Church for many years.

Caroline is survived by her children, Theresa (Rich) Seiler, Mary Jo (Darrin) Gerhart and Anthony (Rowena) Pottebaum; grandchildren, Josh, Ben and Andrew; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl and son, Thomas.

The family will greet friends from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Ss. John and Paul Catholic Church, 1401 1st Ave. S in Altoona with Mass of Christian Burial
to begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the church or Animal Lifeline of Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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