Renee Potter 06/04/2026

Renee Louise Potter, age 71 of Star Prairie, WI, died on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Renee was born the daughter of Darryl and Mary Lou (Champeau) Kohls on November 26, 1954.  She grew up in St. Paul Park.  Her family moved to Wisconsin, and Renee attended New Richmond High School.  On June 21, 1975, Renee was married to Edmond D. Potter in Taylors Falls, MN.  Renee worked at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond.  After an injury, she went back to school and spent the rest of her career as a map technician in the zoning office for St. Croix County.  Renee loved to host and entertain friends and family.  She had an artists touch to making events personal and fun for those involved.  Renee was a genuine, thoughtful woman with a great sense of humor.  She is preceded in death by her father, Darryl Kohls and her sister and brother-in-law, Sheree (Gary) Kammerud.  Renee is survived by her husband, Ed Potter; children, Joe Kohls and Julie Peterson; grandchildren, Jeremy Kohls, Derek Peterson, Riley Peterson; siblings, Tim Kohls, Rick (Lisa) Kohls, Ron Kohls; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  A Celebration of Renee’s Life will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 4-7 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI.