Obituary of Dale W. Potter

Dale Wallace Potter was born on April 27, 1961, in Wayne, Michigan. He was born from the union of Morgan Luther Potter and Marsha Lee (Kile) Potter. He obtained his GED through the Wayne Westland School District. 

Dale married the love of his life, the former Shelly Linebink on October 3, 1981. Together the happy couple were blessed with the birth of four children. Dale provided for his family as a Master Mechanic for over 40 years. 

Dale loved to fish, whether it was locally at Belleville Lake or at Bruin Lake in Chelsea he never missed an opportunity to drop a line to catch whatever was biting. He also could be seen trout fishing on the Au Sable River near his cabin in Frederic, Michigan.  Hunting was another outdoor activity Dale looked forward to each year.

Dale enjoyed games of chance.   He looked forward to hitting the jackpot at the casino, never too proud to pull the lever on any machine, no matter the denomination. Dale and Shelly also played many card games, often hosting Texas Hold ‘em card parties at their home.

A well-known jokester, Dale was in-fact a self-proclaimed “smart ass”, if he didn’t joke with you or give you a hard time, he didn’t like you.

Above anything, Dale treasured the time he spent with his children and especially his grandchildren. Just being in their presence, simply brought him joy.  

Dale W. Potter, age 61 of New Boston, passed away at Beaumont Trenton Hospital on Wednesday; February 15, 2023. His passing was preceded by his parents and a sister: Susie.

To cherish his memory, he leaves a wife of forty-one years: Shelly Ann Potter; four children: Jennifer (Joe) Deaunee, Monica Potter, Andrea Potter, and Dale (Jessica) Potter; eleven grandchildren: Madison, Alivia, Nathan, Joey, Hailey, Peyton, Riley, Colin, Shelby, Geri, and Junior; two bonus children: Eric and April Matyjasik; three bonus grandchildren: Alexis, Jaxson and Erixson.

Friends may gather on Monday; February 20, 2023, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His life, led by Pastor Roy Southerland, will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday; February 21, 2023, also at Merkle’s. Cremation will follow through the on-site crematory, Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan.

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