s survived by his wife Barbara of Kalona, two daughters: Desiree Marie (Brian) Christianson of Johnstown, CO, Deena Renee (Rhodes) Carter of Milliken, CO; three step-daughters: Monya Colleen Meinel of Chicago, IL, Leah Ann (Bill) Pitka of Coralville, Havilah Joy (Troy) Peters of Iowa City, step son John Arbash (Lina) Meinel of Dubai; 8 grandchildren: Tehya Marie Smith, Dakota Ward Smith, Wylie Jax Meinel, Magnus Meinel Wilson, Leif Andreas Meinel Pitka, Anthony Joseph Peters, Faith Anne Peters, Kareem Arbash Meinel; his mother Mary Elma Pottorff of Casper, WY, a sister Lynne Louise (Jody) Murray of Casper, WY, and his entertaining, faithful K9 companion Buddy. He was preceded in death by his father Jay Frank Pottorff. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Shiloh. Pastors Craig Haworth and Chuck Rogness will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Shiloh Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for Shiloh University Library.