Lester L. Potteiger, 84, of Middletown went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Osteopathic Community General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Gloria A. (Fox) Potteiger.
He was born in Paxtonia on December 16, 1938 and was the loving son of the late John H. and Margaret L. (Ramsey) Potteiger.
Lester was a member of the Marietta Beneficial Assoc. He enjoyed hunting, boating, camping at the beach, riding motorcycles, Dallas Cowboys and Penn State football, NASCAR, woodworking and being Mr. Fix It for his family and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Lester was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Solomon Potteiger.
Lester is survived by his son, Lester R. Potteiger, Sr. (Lori) of Marietta; daughters, Kim L. Pickel (Brett) of Bainbridge, Karen D. Bonilla (Al) of Mechanicsburg, Robbin A. Potteiger of Middletown; brother, John D. Potteiger, Sr. (Susan); sisters, Margaret Potteiger, Catherine Ream; grandchildren, Lester, Alaina, Brett, Kyle, Alex; great-grandchildren, Cooper Dax, Hudson; fur buddy, Titan; several nieces and nephews.
A tribute to Lester’s life will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 260 E. Main St. Middletown, with Pastor James Copulos officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lester’s name to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.