Donald E. Pottorff Jr.

Donald Eugene Pottorff, Jr, (DJ) passed away at home in Burlington January 12, 2025 following many illnesses. DJ was born to Donald and Jody (Stone) Pottorff November 27, 1977 in Burlington. The family moved to Stratton where DJ attended Stratton Public School. Later, he moved to Brush and graduated from Brush High School. He then moved back to Stratton and drove semi-trucks for CR England and later Swift until he could no longer drive due to a debilitating disease in his back. 

He developed other maladies leaving him mostly housebound, but his sense of humor and faith in God kept him going. He became quite a cook, though and as he posted some of his dishes on Facebook, it looked like you could just reach into the screen to enjoy a bite to eat. He played video games so much (especially a farming one) that he developed carpal tunnel so he had to cut back. He was an avid YouTuber and the main channel that he was on had to do with flying planes. It’s not surprising, since his Grandpa Loren Pottorff flew his plane around Colorado and to several states. Trains, especially old ones, were another interest he showed on Facebook. DJ took pride in researching information about his grandma Darlene Pottorff’s brother Vance who lost his life in World War II. 

All in all, DJ was a friend to many and showed how much he cared for family and friends.

DJ was preceded in death by his sister Tammy. Surviving is his grandmother Gracie Hinton, Dad, Don Pottorff, Mom, Jody Young, and brother, Sean Pottorff as well as many relatives and friends. 

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