Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, August 17th, 2024.
Jake is survived by Anna Marie (nee Stein), loving wife of 70 years, children Nancy (Art) Hanff, Kathleen (Tim) Lalk, Jake (Susan) Potje, Jr., Steve (Tammy) Potje, Jim (Sue) Potje, Anna (the late George) Wheeler, Richard (Nancy Ann) Potje, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Jake was the son of the late Elizabeth (nee Folk) and Nikolaus Potje.
Jake’s passion was his family. He possessed a beautiful smile. He enjoyed life and had a great sense of humor. Jake was a veteran of Korean War. He worked for Nooter Corporation for 33 years. He was a skilled woodworker and gardener. He was a longtime member of the German Cultural Society where his love for music was expressed. Loved and missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Vincent de Paul Society at Saint Mary Magdalen Parish (city).
SERVICES: Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (4924 Bancroft Ave. 63109) on Monday, August 26th at 11:30 AM, with visitation from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
I knew Mr. Potje as being a very kind, compassionate man and always family first! A very hard worker who set a great example to others. May God bless and may his dole rest in peace…..
Jake’s life was rich with love and grace,
A family man with a smile on his face.
His humor brightened every day,
And in his heart, joy found its way.
A veteran brave, in the Korean War,
He served with honor, his spirit soared.
For 33 years at Nooter he toiled,
With skillful hands, in wood he was soiled.
His garden bloomed with tender care,
And music flowed, a love he’d share.
In the German Society, his heart did sing,
Loved and missed, his memory brings.
I always cherished my conversations with Jake, even when my German was a bit garbled. Discussing a myriad of topics with him never failed to bring smiles to our faces.