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.

Service Details

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

Guest Book

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our daily prayers.
   ~ Mark and Alyson Fauske Eden Prairie, MN (6/25/2025)
Jessee,Rose and Julie my deepest sympathy to you all!!
   ~ Gina Thorson Philip sd (6/24/2025)
Hey. Carter, you do did not deserve this. So sad to see you go at 14 😞. I miss all of those nights, late summer drinking pop 😂. But seriously, you are in a better place now. Love you bro.
   ~ Matthew Howell Philip SD (6/25/2025)
I didn’t know him that well but he was funny and cool my deepest sympathy to his family - Gideon Walker -6th Grader
   ~ Gideon Walker Philip (6/25/2025)
Sorry for your loss
   ~ Travis Engel Wall (6/24/2025)
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)
We had our ups and downs as friends we weren’t always nice to each other but you were still my friend and a good one it was amazing to play football with you
   ~ Caden hart Philip South Dakota (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)
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)
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)
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)
Hey I’m sorry for all the times we I didn’t wanna hang out but now I regret it and it’ll be tough without but wether or not ill always be your friend
   ~ Levi Hook 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)
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)
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)
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)
Wow I can’t believe it . It doesn’t even seem real he’s gone. I’ve known Carter most my life and now he’s gone at 14. He left to soon,Carter has been a friend for as long as I can remember I really don’t know what to do.and to the family I am so sorry God bless
   ~ William Yoder Philip (6/25/2025)
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)
I don't know what to say. 14, wow, he did not deserve this and I was one of his closest friends. I hope all family members are doing well 🙏
   ~ Matthew Howell Philip sd (6/25/2025)
So sorry for your loss.
   ~ Christie Stewart Wales, Michigan (6/26/2025)
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)
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)
The residence of the SilverLeaf wish you and your family the best. Remember the Lord will take care, especially of the young people as he said bring the children onto me. God bless you and your family.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
   ~ Residence that live at the SilverLeaf 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)
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)
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)
Just so incredibly sorry for the loss of your son, grandson & nephew. There’s no words to say how sorry this is. May God wrap his arms around your family.
   ~ Ronda Hamann Wall, SD (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)