Jeannie Potthast, 75, of Jordan, passed away on May 14, 2022 surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Lagoon Park in Jordan. Following the Celebration of Life, a graveside funeral service will take place at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan.
On July 30,1946, Jeannie was born to parents Leon and Katherine (White) Green in Millville, New Jersey. When she was only 14, the family moved to Minnesota for Leon’s work in the glass industry. Jeannie was an active young lady, twirling the baton for the high school marching band. She also spent time admiring and riding horses. Family was a staple of Jeannie’s childhood, and it could best be seen with the family’s Sunday Dinners. The Green’s would make a ginormous spaghetti dinner that anyone was welcome to join.
After her time in high school, Jeannie met Gerald Potthast. Jeannie and Gerald started their life together in Jordan and started adding to their family. The two were married on September 11, 1964 at the Scott County Courthouse. Jeannie and Gerald had 4 children. The entire family enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. Whether it was hiking, swimming, or having a picnic at Lagoon Park, the entire family always found excuses to get outdoors. Once her own children started to have kids, Jeannie loved to play outside with her grandkids. Jeannie also had quite the eye for antiques. She always knew where to find the best items for the best price.
Fiercely loving and strong-willed, Jeannie will be missed greatly by her children, Kelly Sheprow, Tracy Potthast, Bobbie Potthast and Jerry Potthast; grandchildren, Amy, Kasey, Hailey, Sean, Crystal, Jacob, Sully, Kaylee, Jamie, and Justin; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Robert Green and Barbara Trenka; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Jeannie is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Potthast; and parents, Leon & Katherine (White) Green.
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Nichole Menton
So very sorry for your loss. Jeannie was a force to be reckoned with but was an awesome lady. I know she will be missed. Hugs and prayers to all of you in this difficult time.
Bobbie Potthast
Thank you so much for the comments it really means a lot to us my mom will be missed Thank You
Debbie Gosse
So very sorry to hear of your family’s loss !!
Matthew Barslou
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bobbie Potthast
Thank you Matthew for this very difficult time very much appreciate it
Karl and Kerry Kee
Dear Kelly,
We are so sorry for your loss.
iSandee Vonbank
Jeannie Was A Sweetheart !!!! She will be Missed !! So Sorry to hear the loss of your loved One Jeannie! Yes she Was a SUPER MOM& ETC!!!!!!XoXo!
Samantha Hanson
So sorry for your loss!!! She was a wonderful lady!! Always so kind! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Barbara Trnka
My Sister was the best sister in the world. Everyday or every other day she expressed her love for her Children and Grand-Children thru our telephone conversations. Even thru her pain she was concerned about our health problems, that comes from a loving heart. I will keep her in my heart forever I loved her so much but God loved her more.
Laurie and Warren Goldman
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about this. Laurie and I send our prayers and condolescences.
Bobbie Potthast
My mama was such a strong woman, I could never go through what she had gone through. We laughed we cried we talked to each other every night I am sure going to miss that! Me and my son have been working on on the poster boards for the celebration of Life and we want to make it special! It’s very hard to believe it but I sure am going to miss you mama Love you with all my heart ❤️
Shelly Snell
Kelly, I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as always being so kind. My sympathies to you and your family.
Kelly sheprow
Thank you so much Shelly, it means alot