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Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Creighton, South Dakota

Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Creighton, South Dakota
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service.



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In memory of

Carter Potter

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his grandparent's ranch in Creighton at the age of 14

Survivors include his father Jessee Potter and his wife Rose of Philip and mother Sherry Potter of Nevada; brothers Aiden Potter and Jensen Finster; sister Julie Eisenbraun; maternal grandparents Fred and Doris Eisenbraun of Creighton and Tonie and John Sprague of Adrian, MI; paternal grandparents Kimberley Nicholas and her husband Bill of Michigan and Jerry Sparkman and his wife Kim of Michigan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Creighton with Pastor Christopher McCarthy officiating.

Interment will follow at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Creighton.

In honor of Carter the family requests that every one dresses casually as he always hated dressing up.

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 14 Philip, SD 57567.



FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Creighton, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Christopher McCarthy

INTERMENT
Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Creighton, South Dakota

  • So sorry to hear of your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you in this most difficult time. ~ Tootie Formanek York,Nebraska (6/25/2025)
  • Sending love and sympathy to Carter's entire family. May the memories of your precious son sustain you in these difficult times. ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Interior SD (6/25/2025)
  • Jessee Potter and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Praying for each and every one of you. ~ Shane Webb Nashville, TN (6/25/2025)
  • Jessee, Rose, Doris,Fred, Matt and Candice and families, so sorry about your loss. May the Lord help through the pain of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Alisha McConnell Kadoka (6/25/2025)
  • Jessee, Rose and family,
    I am so sorry. This life is not fair and does not make sense, at all. Stay strong.     ~ Samantha Weems Philip (6/25/2025)
  • No amount words will help ease the pain from the loss of a child. I pray the family finds comfort in the Lord and that he may wrap his arms around Carters family in this time of pain. Rest in peace sweet Carter, you will be missed by everyone ~ Michaela Lavender Philip (6/25/2025)
  • So sorry to hear about your loss of your son. There is nothing more heartbreaking and painful than losing a child. May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you in this difficult time. ~ Nicole Dennis Philip (6/25/2025)
  • Carter, for all the times we had disagreements and arguments I wanted to say sorry one last time and I will miss you deeply just know that I love you a lot ~ Julie Eisenbraun Philip, SD (6/25/2025)
  • Carter you were a great friend, always making me laugh. I wish we could hangout one last time... ~ Lathe Morrison Philip south Dakota (6/25/2025)
  • Carter, you were a great friend in my life. It's sad to see you go so soon just at the age of 14. You were always the person bringing joy at the table and sparking a conversation. May you now rest in a better place up above. To the family, I hope you receive all the prayers and the sympathy I have for you. - Your Friend Kory ~ Kory Iwan Philip, SD (6/25/2025)
  • Nothing can be as traumatic as losing a beloved child. May God almighty wrap his mighty arms around you in this time of grief! I pray his guardian angel carried your son into Jesus's arms. Our sincere condolences Jessee and family. ~ Carmen Fees Philip,SD (6/25/2025)
  • Carter, I don't know why I always ignored you when you wanted to be my friend. All I can do now is regret not being closer to you. Why'd you have to and die on me, man? Who am I supposed to call when I wanna do dumb stuff now? ~ Jaxon Romero Philip, SD (6/25/2025)
  • We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our daily prayers. ~ Mark and Alyson Fauske Eden Prairie, MN (6/25/2025)
  • My sweet boy. I miss you so much. I have no words. This world lost a beautiful soul. I love you and I can't wait to be with you again my son. Love mom. ~ Sherry Potter Las Vegas NV (6/25/2025)
  • My heart hurts for all of you. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. My deepest sympathies to you all. ~ Kim Petersen Philip/Des Moines (6/25/2025)
  • Jessee,Rose and Julie my deepest sympathy to you all!! ~ Gina Thorson Philip sd (6/24/2025)
  • We have lost a beautiful wholesome soul. Heaven is a little better today because of you Carter. Please accept my condolences to all. ~ Papa Bill Adrian (6/24/2025)
  • Sorry for your loss ~ Travis Engel Wall (6/24/2025)
  • You took a bit of my heart with you sweet boy. I know you are in heaven setting off fireworks and tending your own ranch. I'm so glad you were doing what you loved when the Lord took you home. We love you to the moon and back and we will see you on the flipside. I hope you knew how much you were loved. Forever. Granny. To be absent in the body is to be in the presence of the Lord ~ Kimberley Nicholas Adrian, MI (6/24/2025)