Eugene Henry Potgeter, age 86, of Allendale, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 7, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy; his parents; brother, Maurice; and brother-in-law, Judd Wolbrink.  Gene will be lovingly remembered by his children, Cindy and Tim Baker, Stan and Kathy Potgeter, Gary and Diane Potgeter, Sue and Kurt Shuck; grandchildren, Eric and Julie Baker, Hayley Baker, Alexander and Tryphena Potgeter, Nolan and Erin Potgeter, Douglas and Hannah Potgeter, Brian and Kaitlyn Potgeter, Matthew Shuck, Makayla Shuck; ten great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Willis and JoAnn Potgeter, Kenneth and Shirley Potgeter; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce Wolbrink, Bette and Jim Rohn, Phil and Deanie Wolbrink. Gene proudly served in the US Army from 1953-1955 in Germany.  Gene had a love for farming and nature.  Gene maintained all of the buses for Allendale Public Schools and taught auto mechanics classes at Allendale High School.  A private graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 11am at Allendale Township Cemetery. The service will be available via livestream at www.mkdfuneralhome.com (click “Join Live Service” bar near the bottom of home page). Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Spectrum Health Hospice.

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June 11, 2020 11:20pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We could always call him for car repair advice. Fond memories of picking blueberries at his family farm & stopping at the John Deere tractor spots when the family came to visit us in the UP. I’ll never forget when he & Pat rode motorcycles to visit us. My fondest memory was when he took my parents on a walk on their property 💕

- Phil & Deanie Wolbrink

June 11, 2020 9:02am
With deepest sympathy to the Potgeter family at this time of great loss. We have fond memories of Gene as our Auto Mechanic instructor through Allendale Public School. Gene taught us how to check and change our oil. How to change a flat tire and all the basics a young driver needed to know. He was always so patient and kind, loved joking around with us kids. Gene will be missed around town.

- Kelly Pratt

June 11, 2020 6:46am
Praying for the Potgeter family at this time. We will miss Gene's visits to the Lettinga office. Mike, Carla & Tami

- Michael Door

June 10, 2020 1:34pm
I have very fond memories of visiting with Gene when he would come to the Allendale office for coffee break. It was always a highlight of the day. We had a mutual interest in old cars and tractors. There will definitely be something missing on future visits to Allendale.

- Brian Jerviss - AcenTek Houston, MN

June 10, 2020 6:22am
Sure will miss having coffee with you at the office! Praying for comfort for the Potgeter family.

- Shari B

June 08, 2020 1:19pm
Will miss you Geno!!

- Scott Flanders




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