Henry C. "Hank" Potthast

Henry C. "Hank" Potthast, age 78 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, April 11, 1937, in Highland, IL, the son of Raymond W. and Emma A. (nee Lunitz) Potthast. On Thursday, April 7, 1955, he married Jacqueline "Jackie" Potthast nee Gause at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, Illinois, IL. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church and Meat Cutters Local 534. He was a former member of Clinton County Pullers Association. Hank was born in Highland. He grew up on the farm north of Highland. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Paul High School. He started working for Neubauer's Meat Market as a Sophomore in high school. He worked there until he retired at age 62 in 1999. He sharpen saws as a vocation. He enjoyed deer hunting, following his grandchildren's sporting events, playing cards (Euchre and Jass). He and his wife enjoyed playing BINGO together. He always had a large garden. Survivors include: Wife - Jacqueline "Jackie" Potthast nee Gause, Highland, IL Son - Carl R. "C. P." (Elizabeth A. "Beth" nee Gehrig) Potthast, Highland, IL Grandchild - Heather A. (Significant Other Chris Bruce) Potthast, Highland, IL Grandchild - Tiffany A. (Significant Other Ryan Zimmerman) Potthast, Highland, IL Grandchild - Brad R. Potthast - Twin, Highland, IL Grandchild - Chad R. Potthast - Twin, Highland, IL Great Grandchild - Brody C. R. Bruce, Highland, IL Brother - Edward Potthast, Springhill, FL Sister - Martha Talleur, Highland, IL Brother - Ray (Gladys) Potthast, Edwardsville, IL Sister - Mary Gnaedinger, Highland, IL Sister - Theresa Richter, Aviston, IL Sister - Monica Rehkemper, Highland, IL Brother In-law - Edward Moenster, Highland, IL Sister In-law - Karen S. Potthast, Highland, IL Brother In-law - James W. (Stacy) Gause, Sesser, IL Brother In-law - Fred W. (Leann) Gause, Anclaron, SC Brother In-law - Vernon Steiner, Grantfork, IL Sister In-law - Jane E. Landolt, Highland, IL Sister In-law - Doris Gause, Edwardsville, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - Raymond W. Potthast (Died 1/10/1986) Mother - Emma A. Potthast nee Lunitz (Died 11/2/1945) Sister - Jeanette M. "Jen" Moenster (Died 7/15/2008) Brother - Jerome Potthast (Died 3/13/1986) Brother - Paul T. Potthast (Died 10/12/2015) Sister In-law - Jeanne Potthast Sister In-law - Jean Potthast Brother In-law - Richard Talleur (Died 7/13/1985) Brother In-law - Vincent Gnaedinger (Died 6/2/2001) Brother In-law - Jerome Richter Brother In-law - David Rehkemper (Died 5/7/2010) Brother In-law - Carl L. Gause (Died 5/23/2009) Sister In-law - Norma Gene Gause (Died 12/24/2004) Sister In-law - Lois L. Steiner (Died 4/11/2014) Sister In-law - Betty Lou Balke (Died 1997) Brother In-law - Darrell M. Landolt (Died 6/8/2010) Brother In-law - Rolland W. "Rollie" Vulliet, Jr. (Died 9/28/2008) Sister In-law - Carladine Vulliet (Died 1/5/2016) Brother In-law - Harry "Bud" Balke Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2016, and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to The Family.

Henry C. "Hank" Potthast

April 11, 1937 - April 7, 2016