Obituary of David Edward Potthoff

David E. Potthoff passed away in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at the age of 75 on March 14, 2018. He was born to Harry and Marcille (Ellerbrock) Potthoff in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 21, 1942. David worked for Medalist Industries and Wells Manufacturing in Fond du Lac. He retired from Interlake Corp. as a regional sales manager. David loved the water. He enjoyed boating, fishing and scuba diving. He lived in Florida off and on throughout his life where he spent much time on the water. He settled in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin where he raised his family, after which, he traveled. David had a passion for travel and has lived in many places throughout the years. He was a past member of the Fond du Lac Sailing Club and Fond du Lac Yacht Club. David also enjoyed playing Bridge at the Senior Center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. David is preceded in death by his parents; Harry T. and Marcille Potthoff. He is survived by his two daughters; Deborah (Jim) Spannbauer and Rebecca (Chris) Gravelle, brother; Harry (Sheila) Potthoff, Sister; Charleen Vondermeulen, and three grandchildren; Thomas Gravelle, Katherine Spannbauer, and Melissa Spannbauer. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Michael Lyster and the staff at the Cancer Center of Western Arizona for the outstanding care they provided David for the last ten years. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to David's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.