John David Potter

John David Potter, 78, died 7:14 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born in Lima on May 13, 1937 to Jack and Fern (Lusk) Potter, both of whom preceded him in death. On June 29, 1958, he married Peggy Nunn who survives in Lima. Other survivors include a daughter, Amber (James) Straub and a son, Darren Potter both of Lima, two brothers, Richard Potter of Lima and Tom (Jan) Potter of Bluffton, Ohio, a sister, Sharon (Jim) England of Babson Park, FL; a nephew who was like a son, Bj (Patti) Frueh of Fort Walton Beach, FL, along with several other nieces and nephews.

John was a 1955 graduate of Lima South High School. He retired from Marathon Electric in 2002. He was a devoted fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed spending winters in Englewood, Florida.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2015 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Bryan Bucher, officiating.

Family and friends may call Monday, from 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in Fairmount Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to that of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.