Richard J. Potvin
June 2, 1941 - January 29, 2018
Obituary for Richard J. Potvin
Potvin, Richard age 76, was called to heaven January 29th, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Jeanne Potvin Goergen and Wilfred Potvin, and brother Robert Potvin. He will be deeply missed by wife of 52 years, Loretta; daughter, Theresa (Ken) Perry; sons, Stephen (Tiffany) Potvin and Eric Potvin; grandchildren, Jacob, Danielle, Megan, and Ben Perry; Taylor, Sarah, and Ava Potvin; Paige, Charlie, and Gavin Potvin; sisters, Pat (Ron) Berens and Barb (Charlie) Schmidt; brothers Jim and David Potvin and many other relatives and friends. Richard served in the US Navy and worked on the railroad for over 30 years. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 9th at 11 AM at St. Gerard Church, 9600 Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park. Visitation Thursday, February 8th from 5-8 PM at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St NE, Osseo and 1 hour prior to mass at the church. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Gerard Church, American Heart Association, or Disabled American Veterans.
Visitation
Thursday, February 8th 5-8 PM and one hour prior to Mass at church
Evans-Nordby Funeral Home
34 2nd St. NE
Osseo, MN
Services
Friday, February 9th 11 AM
The Church of St. Gerard's
9600 Regent Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN
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