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Robert E. Pottorff

Posted: 01/15/2024

Robert E. Pottorff, age 98, a longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at Bolingbrook Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1925 in Fairfield, IL.
Bob is survived by his loving sons, Christopher (Carrie) Pottorff, Matthew Pottorff and Jonathan (Brittany) Pottorff; his cherished grandchildren, Haley and Jack Pottorff, and Jordan Pottorff.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Frank Pottorff and Irene Mary (nee Vaughan) Pottorff, and his brothers, Earl (Lorraine) and Charles "Chuck" Pottorff, Jr.
Bob honorably served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS West Virginia. After completing his service duty, he went on to build a family and also obtained his Master's Degree. Bob was one of the founding members of Naperville Presbyterian Church and was passionate about his faith. Bob was a police officer, a teacher, a principal, and became a school board administrator. He continued on to operate in real estate into his retirement year

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