Patricia Susan Potter

Patricia S. Potter was born in Omaha on September 15, 1934. She was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Meidlinger) Runa.

She attended Mercy High School and graduated in 1952. Patricia continued her education at St Catherine's College of Nursing and began her nursing career after graduation.

In the summer of 1952, she met the love of her life LeRoy Potter. They were married on September 10,1955 at Blessed Sacrament Church,the parish that held such a special place in Patricia's heart. Together, they built a family of six children,all of whom graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade School just like their Mother had.

Patricia paused her nursing career to raise her family but resumed the career she loved in the 1970's, first at St Vincent's Nursing Home and then a 20 plus year career at Mercy Care Center where she cared with compassion,dedication and concern for their residents.

She remained a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Parish where she worshipped and served her faith community for 80 years until it closed in 2014. She was actively involved in all activities and served on many committees during that time receiving several awards from the Parish and Archdiocese.

Patricia passed away on October 18, 2026 in Omaha, NE. Pat is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Leroy Potter, Daughter, Laura Potter, and Sister, Sandra Gordon. She is survived by her Children, David (Lynne) Potter, Barbara Kenter, Julie Merriman, Dan (Jenny) Potter, Katie (Tony) Diviccaro, 14 Grandchildren, and 27 Great Grandchildren.

Patricia will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, former patients, colleagues and all that knew her. She lived a life of faith, service and love that will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care provided by Brookstone Village and Suncrest Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Friday (10/23/26) at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm Thursday at Roeder Mortuary (108th Street Chapel) with Rosary beginning at 7:00pm. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, Family suggests memorials to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Creighton Prep, Marian High School, or Mercy High School.

The Mass will be livestreamed on our St. Philip Neri's Facebook page. Here is the Facebook link:

https://www.facebook.com/spnomaha/videos?ref=page_internal.

Another way to access it is to go to our parish website, and click the "MASS LIVE-STREAM" button.

https://saintphilipneriblessedsacrament.org/