Linda R. Pottker

Linda Ruth (Moore) Pottker, age 73, of Toledo, passed away on October 11, 2025. Born April 6, 1952, in Toledo, she was the daughter of James Kent and Shirley Ann (Sloan) Moore.

Linda cherished time with her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were her purpose in life.

Linda devoted her life to caring for children and was affectionately known as “Grandma Linda” to the many families she cared for.

When she wasn’t spending time with her family, she was enjoying time at the casino playing the slot machines.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James R. Pottker, Sr.; her parents; stepson Dominick Pottker; brother James K. Moore; sister Kathryn Thompson; and sisters-in-law Sue A. Sloan and Sherry McCullough.

Surviving are her children: James (Charity) Pottker Jr., Patrick (Heather) Pottker, Corine (Dana) Tyner, Kimberly (Brian) Tippin, and Lynette Shorter; 15 grandchildren, Jessica, Dominick, Chad, Adam, Elizabeth, Sarah, Haley, Anna, Victoria, Amanda, Thomas, Alexis, Brendan, Shawn, and Bryson; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Margie (Bob) Crowe; brother Robert (Cathy) Moore; brother-in-law Tim Thompson; Uncle Donald Sloan; and many nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at The Cremation Society of Toledo, 7438 Airport Hwy, Holland, OH. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a service at 3:00 p.m.