Porter, Francis 1935-2015

PORTER, WILDMAN, MOSHER, ASHLEY, LEWRENZ, DUNDEE, STEVENS, HOWIESON

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Date: 11/23/2015 at 19:57:34

Francis Porter
Newton, IA
Dec 29, 1935 - Nov 23, 2015

Visitation Service At the funeral home
Friday, November 27th, 2015
12:00pm to 2:00pm

Francis Porter, 79, of Newton died on Monday, November 23, 2015, at Skiff Medical Center. A celebration of Francis’ life will be held from 12-2 p.m., Friday, November 27, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Francis’ name may be left at the funeral home.

Francis, the son of Glenn and Mary (Wildman) Porter, was born on December 29, 1935. He grew up by Vincent, Iowa where he also graduated from high school. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. Francis was united in marriage with Karen Mosher on March 29, 1969 in Clarion. They made their home in Eagle Grove, Iowa for 38 years before moving to Newton in July of 2004. Francis worked as a mechanic for Lyle’s Ford/Mercury for 35 years. He was a member of the Samuel Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove before transferring his membership to the First Lutheran Church in Newton. Francis enjoyed drinking root beer, cars and watching television; his favorite shows included Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, College and Pro football, and car racing.

Those left to honor Francis’ memory are his children, John (Elizabeth) Porter of Virginia, Kimberly (Russell) Ashley of Arkansas, Kelly Lewerenz (Scott Dundee) of Illinois, Kerby Porter (Krissi Stevens) of Newton, and Kirk Porter of Newton; 7 grandchildren, L.J. Howieson, Logan Howieson, Kaitlyn Howieson, Kelsey Howieson, Brooke Porter, Cameron Porter, and Baylee Porter; one great-grandchild on the way; his brothers, Emil Porter and Russell Porter; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen Porter; and his brothers and sisters. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa 23 Nov 2015.