Bruce E. Pottenger, 86, North Manchester, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on July 8, 2017 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.

Bruce was born in Sidney on Dec. 11, 1930 to Glenn and Nellie (Speicher) Pottenger. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1949. On July 26, 1952 Bruce married Marilyn Wood. The two were married for nearly 65 years. Mr. Pottenger was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army from 1951 to 1959. He was also a member of the Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester and American Legion Post #286, North Manchester. Bruce enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling.

Bruce is survived by his wife Marilyn Pottenger, North Manchester; two sons Jerry (Jean) Pottenger, North Manchester and Jeff (RoseMarie) Pottenger, South Whitley; one daughter Jane Lawson, Fort Wayne; one sister Julia (Michael) Hayes, Columbia City; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Nellie Pottenger.Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services will begin on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with calling one hour prior, at McKee Mortuary. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Indiana. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.