David T. Potter

Dave was born on November 11, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.

His first job out of high school was with Zenith Electronics Plant in Chicago where he worked until he was drafted into the army in 1965. Dave served as a Supply Parts Specialist for radio equipment at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia. He served from 1965 to 1971 when he was honorably discharged.

Upon returning home, Dave learned his father was ill and became one of his main caregivers until his father’s passing in the fall of 1970.

Dave enjoyed a variety of careers throughout his life, such as; managing local restaurants, a runner at the Chicago Stock Exchange and various industrial positions. He retired from Dominick‘s grocery store in Bloomingdale after 16 years of service as an Overnight Stock Assistant.

Dave had a passion for the military, bowling, music and spending time with his friends, most of whom have known him for over 50 years. He was also a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Blinded Veterans Association and American Legion. Dave was also a life long, die-hard White Sox and Bears fan! He hoped both teams will win the big ones for him this year!

Dave is survived by his sisters; Joan Ebert, Marlene Sosa, 17 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Susan Potter (Felizak), brother Joseph Potter and sister Diane Shachter.

All Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 12pm, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Road Elwood, IL 6042. Please meet at the Welcome Center at 11:45am to proceed in procession to the interment shelter at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center.

Here are instructions for making donations to Hines VA after a Veteran's passing:

• Write a check payable to the "Center of Development and Civic Engagement", specify in the memo section for "Blind Rehabilitation Center"

• Include a note stating: In memory of Dave Potter for blind center outings as well as the name and address of the person donating

• Mail check and note to:

Center of Development and Civic Engagement

P.O. Box 5000

Hines, IL 60141

Or online at

Pay.gov - VISN 12 Donation Form - Complete Agency Form

• Choose Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

• Follow the prompts,

• Program Donation, Blind Rehab