Jennie M. Potter

Jennie was born on January 1, 1947, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin N. and Laura M. (Maus) Ludovissy.
Jennie graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. She married Robert Blocklinger Sr., on September 11, 1965, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral. They had 3 children together, but he sadly preceded her in death on October 5, 1995. Later in life, Jennie married Daniel Potter on August 12, 2000. He would also precede her in death on June 4, 2001. Jennie worked for several years as a bus driver for the Dubuque Community Schools. In her free time, Jennie enjoyed playing Bingo, diamond painting and trying her luck at the casino. She was a wiz in the kitchen. Jennie loved catering and making big meals for family and friends. She also liked to indulge in a little retail therapy, root on the Chicago Cubs and watch NASCAR races. Jennie was very generous with her time, and often gave people rides to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments. She loved spending time with her family, and especially enjoyed time spent with the grandkids and great-grandkids. Jennie was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish Jennie’s memory include
her children,
Robert (Roxane) Blocklinger, Jr., Omaha, NE,
Ronda (Richard) Davis, Dubuque, IA,
Kevin (Kim) Blocklinger Sr., Dubuque, IA
and Sarah (Joe Pavlik) Jordan, Huntsville, AL;
11 grandchildren,
Jeffrey (Kayla) Blocklinger, Laura (Wade) Wilson, Danelle (Mike) Conner, Ricky Garner, Kayla Heming, Kevin Blocklinger Jr., Josiah Pavlik, Eric Pavlik, Jamie Pavlik, Cameron Pavlik and Arturo Hernandez;
9 great-grandchildren;
and 2 brothers,
Bill (Sara) Ludovissy, Dubuque, IA
and Ron (Sherry) Ludovissy, Dubuque, IA.
Jennie was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Ludovissy; her mother and step-father, Laura and George Ludovissy; 2 husbands, Robert Blocklinger Sr. and Daniel Potter; and a great-grandson, Kyler Heming.
Jennie’s family would like to thank the MercyOne Dubuque Emergency Room staff for their compassionate care during this difficult time. Also a special thanks to her close friends, Sue Harkness, Stephanie Schwartz and Mary Lou Woodward for their kindness and support throughout the years.
Greeting cards and memorials in Jennie’s memory may be mailed to Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, Attn. Jennie Potter Family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.behrfuneralhome.com