BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Aycock Funeral Home

505 South Federal Highway

Stuart, Florida

Christine Potthoff Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2017.

Christine Potthoff, 93, died on September 04, 2017. She was born in Verona PA, and grew up in Harmarville, PA. She graduated from Oakmont High in 1941 and moved to Coral Gables, FL. She worked for the Commanding officer of the Army-Airforce headquarters in Miami, FL. Christine married John Potthoff, the love of her life, on November 04, 1950. As a member of the Airforce, Colonel Potthoff and Christine traveled the world for the next twenty years before moving to Stuart, Florida in April of 1970. Christine began a career in Real Estate and worked for many years before retiring in 1997.

She was preceded in death by her husband John. Survivors include her two sisters Anne Grimm of Miami, FL and Matilda Gasparich of Oakmont PA as well as many adoring Nieces and Nephews.

There will be a visitation held at Aycock Funeral Home Stuart Chapel on Tuesday, September 26th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wednesday, September 27th at 10:30am. Interment will immediately follow to South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1200 E. 10th St., Stuart, FL 34996.

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September 23, 2017

Erich Langjahr

Dear Chrissy,

It was just a few months ago that we, Christel and I, knocked at your door to pick you up for dinner. The door opened and there you stood, smiling enchantingly, welcoming us elegantly and perfectly dressed like you always had been. It was a nice day, there was a light breeze. I took your arm and gently, we stepped down the few stairs. You seemed like a feather to me, and I got frightened by the idea that you could just float away.
We had a nice dinner at the Prawnbrokers, one of your favourite restaurants. We sat and talked and many beautiful memories came flooding back. Countless times, the both of us and our children, Christiane and Erik, had enjoyed your limitless hospitality in your beautiful home. Soon, we felt like a part of the Potthoff and the Grimm family.
Your deep friendship enriched our lives in many ways. You and John were the anchor since we first set foot ashore in Florida. We thank you for your wonderful generosity, hospitality and for 34 years of deep friendship.

Now fly, fly, Chrissy, fly to the love of your life. John is waiting for you. We will keep you forever in our hearts and minds.

Erich and Christel,
Erik and Christiane

September 17, 2017

Candace Harman

Dearest, Dearest Chris....you were so important in my life...my friend, my counselor, my mentor and the one that i could always go to, talk with and depend upon for anything....i miss you so....when i was at your home this past week, i was certain that i heard you say, "Come..sit down, let's have a drink and talk and please bring the pickled herring!"...there is a very bright star in the sky that we see every morning on our early walk.... i just know that it is you...watching over all of us...Love and Blessings....Candace...

September 16, 2017

Gary Grimm Sr

If there were ever two peas in a pod, it would be Aunt Chris and Uncle John; back together forever. We love and miss you Aunt Chrissy. Deborah & Gary

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26

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Aycock Funeral Home

505 South Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994

Sep

27

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

FL

Sep

27

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South Florida National Cemetery

Lake Worth, FL

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505 South Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34994

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