Bill Potter Passes at Age 75

William “Bill” C. Potter, 75, of Cotesfield passed away on Monday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by his children, who loved him dearly. Memorial services in his honor were held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo officiated. Burial followed at the Grand Island City Cemetery.

All Faiths Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Bill was born on January 22, 1947 at Mott, North Dakota, the son of Donald and Nora (Davis) Potter. He was raised on a farm and received his education in Mott. He joined the United States Navy in 1965 and served his country until 1969.

He saw the world and learned many trades before meeting the love of his life, Georgina (Comeau) in 1980. On March 9, 1984 they married and built an incredible life and family together. He prided himself on his family and was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather.

Bill owned and operated B & G Waterproofing for several decades until his retirement. He passed the business down to his sons.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Anita Hinkle of Grand Island, William (Sadie) Knapp of Blair, Crystal (Richard) Dyer of St. Paul, Jason (Katina) Knapp of St. Paul, and Michael (Mattie) Potter of Grand Island; grandchildren, Steven, Jessob, Gina, Jacob, Caleb, Kaylee, Nolan, Makynlee, Mason, Alaynah, Wesley, Benjamin, Jamie, Kelsey, and Katlynn; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy (Tom) Clark, Vicki (Jim) Wheeldryer, and Pete (Jill) Potter; brothers and sister-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Georgina; his parents; step-father, Art Horjes; mother-in-law, Wanita Weddle; siblings, Randy Potter, Donald Potter, Jody Dirks, and Kimberly Hansen; and by his children, Lynn Potter and Steven Comeau.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Cheri Miley for her love, care, and kindness as his nurse and dear friend.