With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of one of our drivers, Ron Potts. Ron celebrated his 2nd anniversary at Nussbaum this winter. After fighting through some medical situations, he passed on the morning of March 24, 2020.
Please keep Ron’s wife in your thoughts and prayers as she works through the coming days and months.
“One thing I know about Ron is that even though he had physical hardships, he always tried to do his job to the utmost and was good at communicating.
Even the last day he worked as he lay in a hospital awaiting surgery, he called us to let us know what was going on and where his truck was. He asked a friend to clean out his truck because he knew he would not be able to work.
Ron loved his dear wife Debbie and was able to talk with her in his last minutes.”
Carol John
“Ron’s dedication and duty were outstanding. And not just to Nussbaum. He diligently loved his wife and took care of her with gentleness and kindness.
He was a veteran that knew what it was to care for his country and his family. He had a duty to both, and it showed in his upright character.
Ron will be missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with his wife in this unthinkably difficult time.”
Roger Thomas
Ron’s Official Obituary
Ronald Potts, age 58, of Carlyle IL, passed away Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at Kindered Care in St. Louis, MO.
Graveside services are being planned in Robinson Cemetery. Dates and times will be announced later this week.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1962, in Orange County, Calif., to Donald Potts. On July 14, 1999, he married Deborah Kemper.
Potts graduated from Greenville High School in 1980, and became a Marine later that year. After his service, he received a degree in drafting from Kaskaskia College, and worked for Star Builders in Centralia, then worked for Nussbaum Trucking.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Potts.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Potts, step-mother, Joan Potts, sons Donald (Debra) Potts of Washington state, Michael Potts of Greenville, step-sister, Lynn (DL) Caulberg of Pocahontas, and step-brother, Greg Sohn of Tennessee.
