In Loving Memory
Dwight Dean Potter

VISITATION
Thursday, December 17, 2015
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Dwight Dean Potter, son of Dwight and Edith May (Batt) Potter, was born March 25, 1933 in Algona, Iowa. He began his education at Plum Creek Center School, north of Algona and then attended high school in Burt and Fenton, graduating in 1951.

Dean served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1958. While serving he attended engineering school and was a heavy machine operator. Dean received the Good Conduct Medal for his service. Dean was a member of the Quarter Master Wranglers Band, along with Tom T. Hall. This group won the Country Music Award Division and the following year they were awarded the Army All Music Award. They were selected to be on the Ed Sullivan Show but due to a scheduling issue they were unable to perform.

Dean was united in marriage to Mary McKinney Stowell at the Methodist Church in Emmetsburg in 1973. Dean was a rural route mail carrier for thirty four years in Palo Alto County, retiring August 1, 1993.

Dean was very involved in the Sportsman's Shooting Range and enjoyed spending time there. Music was a large part of Dean's life. He participated in several groups in the area. Dean was a member of The Fortunes and the Country Airs, playing with Bill Terry, Lyle Edwards and Rosie Argabright. When Dean and Mary moved to Arizona Dean continued with his musical talents and enjoyed the nights they had "Howling at the Moon" at Casa Grande.

Dean passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Home in Algona, Iowa, at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; and a sister, Shirley Swanson.

He is survived by his brother, Ronald (Annette) Potter of Fostoria, Iowa; nephews, Randy (Deb) Swanson, Richard Potter and Kenneth (Vanessa) Potter; niece, Charlene (Pete) Stallman; as well as other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home