Larry Keith Potter, age 71, of Manhattan, died January 10, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born October 20, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Anson B. and Ellis Jean (Swearingen) Potter.
Larry was one of the earlier computer systems engineers. He was a main contributor in developing the personal computer and wrote the original mouse program that Microsoft still uses today.
Larry served in the Unites States Army for 20 years and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. He had received numerous awards and citations due to his participation in world-wide events in support of his country. He was proud of his military service and the people he served with. Those who were close to him during those operations knew him as “The Hummer.” Following his military service he worked as a financial counselor for the Independent Order of Foresters and owned Lair Gauche Computer Repair.
He was a member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and Kooties.
On May 15, 2006, in Manhattan, he was married to Theresa A. Brown. Theresa survives of the home. Additional survivors include six children: Michael Anson Kieth Potter of Pennsylvania, Larry Keith Potter, II of Washington State, Jeremy Scott Potter of Nebraska, Ian Potter of Kansas, Ari Leigh of Kansas and Jeremy Bullard of Kansas; one brother Roger Potter of Arizona; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 27th, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley with Rev. Lewis O. Smith, Sr. officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home to form a procession to the cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars or the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.