Brian Potteiger

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian David Potteiger, 53, of Lunenburg, Vermont, on November 18, 2025. His guidance and humor will never be forgotten.
Brian was born on May 3, 1972, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Robert Potteiger Sr. And Nora (Potteiger) Snyder. He was raised in Middletown, where he built lifelong friendships and graduated from Lower Dauphin High School. Brian had an incredible ability to make anyone feel like a friend, whether he met them minutes or years ago.


Brian was a gifted jack of all trades-plumbing, electrical, welding, and any project that came his way-he approached them all with skill and the willingness to help. His talent for hands-on-work made him the person everyone called when something needed fixing. From a young age, Brian was dedicated to serving his community. He spent many years with the Londonderry Fire Company before moving to Vermont in 1998, where he joined the Lunenburg Volunteer Fire Department. Alongside his fire service, he built a long and respected career in manufacturing and was admired for his dedication, skill, and integrity. Brian worked at Hitchner Manufacturing from 1998-2020, holding roles ranging from CNC machinist to supervisor. Most recently, he worked as a CNC machinist at Burndy in Littleton, NH, for the past two years, where he was known for his expertise, reliability, and humor.

Outside of work, Brian found his greatest joy in being a father and making people laugh. He loved hunting, fishing, telling stories, joking around, and sharing memories with family and friends. No matter what he was doing, he embraced life with sincerity, heart, and laughter. He was always willing to teach anyone who wanted to learn and was the first to step up when someone needed help. He will be remembered for his generous heart, clever solutions, and the laughter he brought into the lives of everyone who knew him.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Nora (Potteiger) Snyder; his daughter, Kristen Potteiger, and her mother, Michelle Balch-Potteiger. Brian also held a special place in his heart for his niece, Karley Balch, and nephew, Kaden Balch, whom he helped raise and loved as his own children. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Potteiger Jr. (Maria); his niece Rachel Potteiger; his nephews Benjamin Potteiger, and Elijah Potteiger; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends, Brian is preceded in death by his father Robert Potteiger Sr., and stepfather, Nevlin Snyder.

At this time, no services are planned. In the months ahead, his family will bring loved ones together for celebrations of life in both Vermont and Pennsylvania. These gatherings will be relaxed, heartfelt moments where we can share stories, laugh, cry, and honor the incredible man he was. If you have any photos of Brian throughout the years, we would be honored if you shared them by emailing them to kpotteiger72@gmail.com. These memories will help keep his spirit and stories alive.