Arthur Potthoff

Art Potthoff passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 11 at age 73. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur C. & Marian; stepmother, Vearle; second wife, Shirley. Survived by wife, Laurie; children, Doug (Kelli), Kris (Steve) Longhenry, Becky (Tim Vodden) Potthoff; grandchildren, Avery, Gabby, Sonya, Blake, Morgan, Rylie, Joss Kristine; sister, Verilyn (Bruce) Palava; stepchildren, Sarah (Joe) Nauer, Ryan (Stacy) Beissel, Kristin (Lance) Poellinger; step-grandkids, Joey, Lexi, Isaac, Johnathan, Matt, Kiley, Lucas, Kira; many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. A proud member of OCAW, PACE and USW, Art was an active dad and grandparent, and an avid fisherman, gardener and hunter. He was a huge sports fan, from youth sports to the Gophers to his beloved Twins and Cubs. Special thanks to doctors Rachel Allgood and Nelli Bejanyan, the nurses at the Masonic Infusion Center and at Fairview Lakes Hospice for their skilled care. Memorials preferred to Masonic Infusion Center. Memorial service 11AM Saturday, June 25 at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, with visitation one hour prior.