Cecil E. Potts

Cecil E. Potts, 83, Topeka, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, September 10, 2015. Cecil was born on a farm in Waterville, Kansas February 23, 1932, the son of Edward and Pauline Kuehne Potts. His dad passed away in 1936 and when Cecil was 8 years old his mother sold the farm and they moved to Topeka. He went to work for Santa Fe Railroad as a clerk in 1948. Cecil married Dolores Simon in May 1951. They had four children: Gerald, Janice Good (Bob), Sandy Brady, and Randy (Loreena); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In 1958, Cecil went to work at Meadow Lanes Bowl as a mechanic and a few years later became assistant manager. He was one of the top city bowlers in the 1950s and 1960s taking third place in ABC Nationals in St. Paul MN in 1951. He was on one of the top bowling teams in Topeka, Silver Dollar Cleaners Team, with Don Luce, Bill Lungstrom, Wayne Sanders and Bob Anderson. In 1960, he won the Parade of Stars Tournament and the same year he was Topeka Bowling Association Bowler of the Year. Cecil was inducted into the Topeka Bowling Hall of Fame in 1998. In 1966, he bought Highland Crest Bowl. He was a great bowling promoter. He started Learn to Bowl programs for adults and juniors. He even went to high schools to teach bowling in gym classes. Cecil sold Highland Crest Bowl in 1976 and built and remodeled houses. He was a great carpenter and cabinet maker. Cecil managed properties for Heritage Management during the 1980s and 1990s. Cecil and Shirley Fisher were married in 1995. She preceded him in death in January 2013. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas Brady and a great-grandson, Deacon Potts, Dolores Potts, his parents, brother, Elston Potts and sisters, Eunice Arthur and Virginia Jenkins. Cecil was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him. Family will greet friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Cecil’s memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Helping Hands Humane Society sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Cecil E. Potts

February 23, 1932 - September 10, 2015