Richard M. "Dick" Potter

Richard M. “Dick” Potter, 96, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born June 15, 1929 in Brackenridge to the late Harry P. and Clara (Stull) Potter. Dick lived his early life in Schenley and spent the last 65 years in Lower Burrell. Dick graduated from Leechburg High School in 1947 and graduated from Robert Morris Business School with a degree in accounting in 1958. He was employed at Allegheny Technologies Inc. and served in the US Army Signal Corps from 1951-1953 spending 16 months in Japan.

Dick was a strong man of faith and is now at home with his Lord and Savior. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Tarentum, where he served as treasurer, financial secretary, Deacon, Moderator, Sunday School Teacher, and Choir Member. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 31 years, well into his 90’s. Dick enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, sports and visits with of family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Valerie Potter, grandchildren Korbin, Drennan and Stevieanne. Also surviving is his brother James Potter, of Oakmont, Sister, Sally Trefelner, of St. John, Indiana, and his dear friend, Mary Walker and nephew, Jeff Potter who loved and helped care for him. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. (Roberts) Potter, his son Steven D. Potter and 7 siblings Harry “Mutch” Potter, June Dellinger, William and Robert Potter, Nancy Kerner, Patricia Berta, and Donald Potter.

Visitation Wednesday from 2PM until the time of service at 5PM in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-24-1526 with his nephew Rev. Jeffrey Potter and the Rev. Kenneth Thompson, officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com