Robert W. Potschner

Robert W. 'Bob' Potschner, 87, of Dover, died Friday, June 25, 2004, in Hennis
Care & Assisted Living Centre, Dover.

Born March 23, 1917, in Bolivar, he was the son of the late Harry C. and
Phoebe Lieser Potschner. His family later moved to Dover where Bob graduated
high school. He married the former Wilma 'Willie' Schwarm on May 9, 1937, in
the parlor of his parents' Lincoln Avenue home. The couple celebrated sixty-
seven wonderful years together this May. Bob retired in 1982 as the parts
manager of Edwards Truck Sales & Service, Strasburg. Additionally, he was a
dedicated, and much-loved, employee of Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes for over
fifty years.

Bob was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, and the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks 975, both of Dover. He enjoyed camping with his wife
and family, and was a member of the Tusco Traveliers and the Good Sam
Roadrunners. Bob also liked to play golf and to go bowling, and he was good
at both. He had a dry wit and usually a story to tell.

Survivors include his dear wife, Willie; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and
Gail Herman of Dover; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Jane Potschner of
Navarre; son, Jeffrey Potschner of Dover; six grandchildren, Adam Herman,
Aaron Herman, Jessica Newton, Robyn Dreher, Jill McGill and Toby (Dee Miller)
Potschner; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; many nieces
and nephews; and his beloved cat, Satin

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Katherine
Balzer and Gladys Rinehart.

Bob's life will be celebrated in a service Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m., in the
Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover, with Pastor Steven Daniels officiating.
Burial will be in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens. Following the committal, there
will be a reception in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Family and friends
are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday, July 1, 4 - 7 p.m. The
Dover Elks will conduct services Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. To
sign the online register and share a fond memory of Bob, please visit the
funeral home's Web site.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 409
N. Wooster Ave., Dover.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com