John Edward Potsick
Born: December 23rd, 1929
Died: May 26th, 2006
Obituary
John Edward Potsick, 76, of rural Carman, Illinois died at 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois. Born December 23, 1929 in St Louis, Missouri, he was the son of John and Nellie Peterson Potsick. On February 5, 1955 he married Joan C. Gesling in Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Potsick was a 10-year veteran of the Navy and served during the Korean War. He was a machine operator at J. I. Case for 20 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed watching birds, especially Bluebirds, working in the yard and drag racing in his earlier years. Survivors include his wife Joan Potsick of rural Carman, Illinois; two daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Gearhart of Raritan, Illinois and Pam (Ralph) Martin of Carman, Illinois; four grandchildren, Amy and Andrew, and Tiffany and Chad; one great grandson, Alex and one step great granddaughter DeAnna. His parents preceded him in death. A memorial to the Henderson County Health Department for Home Health Care has been established.