Joseph P. Pottner, 71

Joseph P. Pottner, died peacefully in Minneapolis at the age of 71 on April 3, 2022. Joe is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Lonsdale, Ruth’s loving children Matt (Lisa) Hins of Glencoe, Stephanie (Louie Ballman) Stemmer of New Prague, daughter Barbara, grandsons Logan and Dean Stemmer and Hunter Hins, and sister Pat (Greg) Latsch of Milwaukee. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Josephine Pottner of Nevis, Minnesota.

Joe was born in 1951 in Minneapolis and grew up there. Joe and Ruth were married on August 12, 1983 in North Dakota. Joe embraced his role as father to Ruth’s two children, Matt and Steph. The family moved to Lonsdale in 1987. After driving a truck across the country for many years, he took over the role of full-time father. Working together they started Ruth’s accounting firm in 1998.

A celebration of Joe’s life is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, starting at noon at the American Legion Post 586 Hall, 115 2nd Ave NW, Lonsdale, Minnesota. After a brief remembrance ceremony, a lunch will be served. Joe was not a formal guy. In keeping with his sensibilities, informal attire is appropriate. There will be an opportunity for sharing anecdotes about Joe. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the American Kidney Fund, kidneyfund.org.

Online condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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