Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Pottebaum, 60, of Warrenton, fortified with sacraments of the holy mother church on Thursday, September 10, 2020, passed away at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. She was born on September 17, 1959 in St. Louis, a daughter of Jim and Patricia Ann (Gronemeyer) Achenbach. She was united in marriage to Chris A. Pottebaum Sr. on October 12, 1979, and to this union five children were born.
Kathy attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School and graduated from Warren County R-III School District. She worked various jobs as a childcare provider. Kathy was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Kathy loved working with and helping children. She was a 4-H Leader for over 22 years, where she and her children were members of the County Crossroads 4-H Club. While serving on various committees and being a project leader, she was inducted into the 2019 4-H Hall of Fame. Kathy was a first and second grade PSR teacher for the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was an active member. She was a very generous woman, who would put others needs before her own. Kathy took great pride in caring for her family and the memories they made together.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Pottebaum Sr. of Warrenton; mother, Patricia Hull of Warrenton; two daughters and three sons, Miranda Gibbons of Foley, MO, Christopher Pottebaum Jr. of Warrenton, Ashlee Voskamp (Adam) of Mt. Vernon, MO, Chaz Pottebaum (Ashleigh) of Warrenton, and Jason Gunckel (Shannon) of Warrenton; three sisters and one brother, Karen Mora of Warrenton, Phyllis Myers (Howard) of Warrenton, Karla Hull of Warrenton, and Jim Achenbach (Cara) of Augusta; one aunt, Mary Fransen (Paul) of Iowa; grandchildren Harmony Lynn, Hope Ann and Elie Rose Pottebaum, Braydon Charles and Brinley Sue Ann Pottebaum , Dehilia Grace Gibbons, Judd Tomas-Bruce Voskamp and Marissa, Damien, Jayne, Jaymee and Jaysen Gunckel; brother-in-law Harold Pottebaum Jr. (Sharon) of Mineola, MO; sister-in-law Mary Kay Johnson (Bill) of Warrenton; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving father, Roswell “Sorg” Hull, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elsie May and Harold C. Pottebaum Sr., one brother, Thomas “Skipper” Hull, granddaughter Emellia “Emmie” Faith Gibbons.
Family and friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2 at Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel located at 41 Farm Lane, Hawk Point, MO 63349. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church located at 724 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton. Interment will be held at Lippstadt Cemetery in Warrenton.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Warren County 4-H, Lippstadt Cemetery, Holy Rosary Catholic Church Masses in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 41 Farm Lane, Hawk Point, MO 63349. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com. Phone 636-338-4375.
In accordance with the CDC COVID guidelines, social distancing, attendance recommendations will be followed and mask are requested.
