Jerry Pottorff
November 16, 2015
Jerry Pottorff, 71, passed away at his home Monday, November 16, 2015.
Jerry was born December 14, 1943 in Grant City, Missouri to Ivan and Maxine Pottorff. He retired from the advertising industry. Jerry attended Glad Tidings
Assembly of God Church. He was an accomplished artist. Some of his best work was inspired by the photos from the Hubble Space Telescope. Jerry will be remembered as a kind, compassionate, caring and giving man.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sherey; sister, Jean (Jerry) Barker; nephew, Darrel (Diann) Barker; niece, Karmen (Dave) Smith; great-nephews, Zachary Parker and Bradyn Smith; and his great-niece, Lindsay Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 314 E. Army Post Road.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Louis and CeCe Zenti
11/20/2015
Dear Sherey,
Louis and I send our deepest sympathy to you and all in Jerry's family. We have been so saddened to know he has not been feeling well. I know your constant care and nearness contributed to his overall well being.
Jerry was so very talented and kind. We have admired his talents.
Sincerely,
CeCe
Donna & Jerry Jones
11/19/2015
Jean, Jerry and other relatives and friends. Haven't seen Jerry since high school days but remember him as a quiet young man. Joining other family & friends with condolences for the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is at peace and whole now.
Colleen Purvis
11/19/2015
Our hearts and our prayers go out to you. May the treasured memories you shared give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Jerry was such a wonderful, caring person and will be deeply missed.
Nance Fleming
11/18/2015
Jerry was always available to his many friends. He had a kind, caring and sensitive way of helping one walk through some rough times they were facing. His love for painting was evident in the wonderful art he painted.
He will be sorely missed.
Gerald Noble
11/17/2015
My deepest sympathies for all of Jerry's family. Jerry was a neighbor, classmate, and a friend.
He will be missed.
Janet and Jim Knedler
11/17/2015
We were sad to hear that Jerry had passed away. He was such a nice, quiet guy and we will miss having him a part of our family. Our sympathy to Sheri, Jean and family.