Caroline (Kirchner) Pottebaum
December 14, 2014
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.
Reta Kirchner Pipher
12/19/2014
I know Caroline was so lonely without Earl, now they are together along with Thomas.
Caroline and I shared our great love of animals when she visited my grandfather,s farm when we were kids.
Theresa please keep in touch!
Henry and Sandra Kirchner
12/18/2014
So sorry to hear of Caroline's passing...Sending prayers to her children...Rest in peace sweet cousin
Randy and Kathy Cunningham
12/18/2014
We are both so sorry to here about the loss of Carolyn. We missed her and Earl very much after they moved away. They were honestly our favorite neighbors of all time. I'm sure she is very happy to see Tom and Earl again. I know she missed them both dearly. Our prayers are with you all as you grieve for her. This world will surely be a little sadder without her.
Ron Silverio
12/18/2014
My sincere condolences to all...Caroline always remembered me, and greeted me with enthusiasm...I'm devastated to miss her services and the chance to spread hugs among the family. Love to you all in this difficult time...-Ron & Karen Silverio
Nancy Kuenen
12/15/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Caroline was a good friend. She always enjoyed catching me up on each of you kids, asked about each of mine, and loved sharing her photo albums. She and Earl are at home in Heaven and are praying for you. They are reunited with Tom again too. What joy they will have this Christmas - oh how the angels will be singing!!!