Daniel P. Potosky

Daniel Paul Potosky

September 9, 1931 – November 10, 2026

Daniel Paul Potosky, age 95, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

A Hammond Tech graduate, Daniel was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. He worked for Inland Steel for 32 and a half years, retiring in 1994. Daniel was a Knight of Columbus, where he was a Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator, and Past District Deputy. Daniel was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9982 in Griffith, where he served as commander for several years. Daniel also volunteered for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Hobart as part of its auxiliary, including playing Santa Claus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Victoria; his wife of 52 years, Norma Jeanne Dunkelberger; his son, Gregory Potosky; and his grandsons, Andy Perrin and Noah Potosky.

He is survived by his children, Catherine (Anthony Perrin) of Highland, Indiana, Daniel J. (Debbie) of Jackson, Michigan, Lawrence of Hobart, Indiana, Jerome (Kelli) of Hobart, Indiana, Patricia (John Riley) of Carmel, Indiana, and Robert of Hobart, Indiana. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tony D. Perrin, Alex Perrin, Ashley Jones (Potosky), Ryan Potosky, Jonah Potosky, Morgan Potosky, Athon Riley, and Cody Riley.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Griffith. Friends may visit with the family at White’s Funeral Home, 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith, on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 4:00–8:00 PM.