Donald L. "Tub" Pottorf

1932 - 2010

Donald L. "Tub" Pottorf, 78, of Easton, passed away at his home at 2:52 a.m. on Saturday, November 06, 2010. He was born October 26, 1932 in Menard County, to Lyle and Velma (Short) Pottorf. He married Marjorie "Ginger" Fager on October 3, 1952 in Easton.

Mr. Pottorf is survived by his wife, Ginger, of Easton, son, John Pottorf of Havana, daughter, Kathy (David) Montgomery, of Easton, two grandchildren, Kayla Montgomery and Brett Montgomery as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by five sister-in-laws, Jane Pottorf of Mason City, Sandra Pottorf of Easton, Pat Hovey of Easton, Jan (Gordon) Hannagan of Penfield, IL and Jane Kidd of West Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dean and Richard Pottorf.

Mr. Pottorf is a member of the Easton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Lakewood Golf Club at Bath. He had served as a volunteer firefighter in Easton for many years. He served in the US Navy from 1952-1955. After graduating high school, he went to work for Caterpillar Inc and later co-owned and operated J.H. Fager Hardware and Lumber in Easton.

Funeral services will be held at the Easton United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010. Burial will follow the services at Easton Cemetery. Rev. Al Sample will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easton United Methodist Church or to Lakewood Golf Club. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.