George “Bud” T. Potter, 71, Jasper

George “Bud” T. Potter, 71, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 11:16 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. 

Bud was born in Eglin AFB, Florida, on February 2, 1949, to George R. and Mary Ann (Becher) Potter.  

He married Donna Helming on January 22, 1982, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand. 

He was a construction supervisor for Kimball International and after that, he became a self-employed construction supervisor. 

He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, the Ferdinand Jaycees, the Ferdinand Community Club, and a charter member of the Ferdinand Optimist Club. In the past, he was very involved in Boy Scouts and was an Eagle Scout. He received the Ad Altare Dei award from the Boy Scouts of America. 

He is survived by his wife, Donna Potter of Jasper; two daughters, Rachel Potter of Fairbanks, Ak. and Heather (Ryan) Dooley of Jasper; two grandchildren, Parker and Hudson Dooley; three sisters, Susie (Ken) Pund of Ferdinand, Ginny (Lee) Begle of Ferdinand, and Margie (Marty) Vaught of Jasper; three brothers, John Potter of Leopold, Mark (Margaret) Potter of Ferdinand, and Bill (Janice) Potter of Jasper. 

Preceding him in death are his parents. 

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org/donate. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com