Victor Eugene Potter, 82, died peacefully at his home in Hill City surrounded by his family. Victor was born to Victor Joy and Cleo Marna (Cross) Potter, July 7, 1942 at Imperial, Nebraska. The family lived on a farm west of Hayes Center, Nebraska.
Victor was the oldest of three brothers with Jerry in the middle and Dexter the youngest. One can only imagine the mischief these three could dream up. Of course, Victor many times was the instigator and Jerry and Dexter were the ones that got into the most trouble.
Victor attended the schools in Hayes Center and graduated from high school there. He tried college for a semester, but decided it wasn’t for him and instead enlisted in the United States Navy. This was where Victor would find his calling.
He was initially stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and later at the Norfolk Naval Air Station in Virginia. It was there that Victor gained rank and status. He spent his entire career in Virginia, and became Commander Master Chief, retiring in the late 1980’s. He had always loved tinkering with cars and now had time to do just that.
So, he opened his own business, “Vic’s Mobile Maintenance” in Norfolk. It has been said, “The man could fix just about anything and make anything run.”
In 2006, Victor and his wife Cheryl moved to Hill City, Kansas to be closer to family. Traveling with their RV, camping and especially fishing with the kids and grandkids were so special to all.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Jerry. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Hill City; son Victor F. Potter and wife Eula of Alabama; three daughters: Marna Wilson and husband Charles of Elizabeth, North Carolina; Vicki Hauer of Camden, North Carolina; Stephanie Voss of Hill City; a brother Dexter Potter and his wife Claudia of Hill City; 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; nephews: Tony Potter, Dale Potter and Kirk Potter; and nieces Julie Smith and Lisa Yost.