Betty Potter

Betty Ann Potter (Ringquist), age 95, went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Betty was born on April 20, 1929 to Earl and Gladys Ringquist. She was the oldest of 6 children and was raised on a farm near Spencer, WI. She met and married Raymond Potter on September 10, 1949 and they were able to celebrate their 50th Anniversary before his passing. Together they raised four children in Wisconsin Rapids. She is survived by her son Michael (Linda) Potter and daughter Linda Freund (Michael Murray), bonus daughter Mare DeByl (Dan), sister Garnell Powers, and brother-in-law Ron Weis. She is further survived by four grandchildren: Teresa (Craig) Lyall, Travis (Amy) Potter, Curt (Troy) and Christopher Freund, and seven great-grandchildren: Kelsie, Collin, Brenden, Brooklyn, Noah, Chloe and Logan. She is preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law Richard (Sandra) Potter, daughter Sandy Sue Potter, her husband Ray, parents, sisters Elaine and Yvonne, brothers Alvin and Ray, and two grandchildren Jamie and Jacob.
Betty was a special person who made this world a better place for so many people. She touched many lives whether family, friends, or strangers. She was always writing letters or sending out noted and cards with words of comfort or wisdom to all she knew. She was famous for making a meal or baking a dessert for new neighbors and people she thought could use a little help or comfort in their daily lives. Her love of flowers had her gardens a beautiful place to see. She was a music lover and took great pride in belonging to the Senior Sing-A-Long group who would entertain at assisted living and nursing homes in the area. When she would sit and relax you could find a book in her hands.
The family of Betty Ann would like to thank so many people who have helped us on her final journey. Special thanks to Pat a very special friend, Helen for all your help, Ruth for checking up on her, and Judy and Cindy for your visits and help. Thanks to all of you who sent cards, called or visited. You had brightened her days. A very special thank you to the Aspirus Hospice team Hayley, Susan, Kelly, and Ashley and everyone else who became a part of our family and helped us understand what she was going thru. We have no words to tell you all how much you have comforted us during these trying times.
There will be a private service at a later date.
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.