In Memory Of
Michael Shane Potter
1968
2022
Michael Shane Potter
March 7, 1968 — December 17, 2022
Michael S. Potter, 54, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home in Casper.
Mike was born in Casper and attended Casper schools. He participated in many activities, he was an altar boy at St. Anthony's, a paperboy, and had several small lawn mowing businesses as a kid. He enjoyed sports and Boxed Golden Gloves. He made several trips to Ireland. Mike grew bored with Casper and school sports and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17. After boot Camp in San Diego and Infantry Training School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. he shipped over to Guam where he was stationed with the Marine Barracks. He boxed all across the South Pacific. Mike then transferred to Camp Lejeune, N.C. where he joined 2nd Battalion 4th Marines (The Magnificent Bastards) as a Rifleman.
He fought in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Sharp Edge (The assault and liberation of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Liberia Africa).
After receiving an Honorable Discharge as a Disabled Veteran Mike became a Houston Texas Policeman then he moved to Louisiana where he spent 20 years as a Policeman, a Sheriff's Deputy, and a Marshall until his retirement in 2018 as a K-9 Captain.
Mike moved back to Casper where he "putzed" around and looked up old friends and visited old places and sights.
Mike was married four times and loved women.
He is survived by Brothers Danny (Christine) of Colorado, John of Casper, Sisters Juli Thibodeau (Mike), Courtney Potter of Casper, and Beth Goodell (Glen) of Douglas. And wife Louise Of Casper.
Mike's surviving Children are Adam, Yonnie, Austin, and Anton of South Carolina and Derrick and Anson Robin of Louisiana.
Mike's ashes will be interred and placed in the wall in a silent Ceremony at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. He will have an Official Marine Corps Funeral in July 2023. Mike was a hero many times over and will be missed.
Remembrances for Mike are Golden Gloves Boxing, the Veterans of Forign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Mike was born in Casper and attended Casper schools. He participated in many activities, he was an altar boy at St. Anthony's, a paperboy, and had several small lawn mowing businesses as a kid. He enjoyed sports and Boxed Golden Gloves. He made several trips to Ireland. Mike grew bored with Casper and school sports and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17. After boot Camp in San Diego and Infantry Training School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. he shipped over to Guam where he was stationed with the Marine Barracks. He boxed all across the South Pacific. Mike then transferred to Camp Lejeune, N.C. where he joined 2nd Battalion 4th Marines (The Magnificent Bastards) as a Rifleman.
He fought in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Operation Sharp Edge (The assault and liberation of the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia Liberia Africa).
After receiving an Honorable Discharge as a Disabled Veteran Mike became a Houston Texas Policeman then he moved to Louisiana where he spent 20 years as a Policeman, a Sheriff's Deputy, and a Marshall until his retirement in 2018 as a K-9 Captain.
Mike moved back to Casper where he "putzed" around and looked up old friends and visited old places and sights.
Mike was married four times and loved women.
He is survived by Brothers Danny (Christine) of Colorado, John of Casper, Sisters Juli Thibodeau (Mike), Courtney Potter of Casper, and Beth Goodell (Glen) of Douglas. And wife Louise Of Casper.
Mike's surviving Children are Adam, Yonnie, Austin, and Anton of South Carolina and Derrick and Anson Robin of Louisiana.
Mike's ashes will be interred and placed in the wall in a silent Ceremony at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. He will have an Official Marine Corps Funeral in July 2023. Mike was a hero many times over and will be missed.
Remembrances for Mike are Golden Gloves Boxing, the Veterans of Forign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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