Michael Eugene Porter, son of Hubert and Melva Fredricksen Porter, was born June 23, in the year of our Lord 1941, in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was baptized into the Christian faith as an infant in the Swedish Lutheran Church in Alta. After studying the teachings of the Bible, he was confirmed in his faith, May 29, 1955, by Pastor Walter Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church, Storm Lake. He would be a member there the rest of his life.
Mike attended school in Storm Lake, graduating from Storm Lake High School in 1959. In 1963, Michael enlisted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Georgia and received an honorable discharge in 1965.
On April 24, 1966, Michael was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Nimmo at St. John Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. The Lord blessed them with three children: Jeff, Eric, and Jodie.
Michael and Ginny lived on the farm north of Storm Lake. Mike farmed and later worked for the United States postal service as a mail carrier in Storm Lake. Mike retired in 2005.
Michael loved to golf and bowl. He had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. Mike was active in his church serving as an Elder. He was a member of the AMVETS and especially liked to serve as a member of the Honor Guard. Starting in 2005, Michael and Ginny wintered in Arizona. In all his activities, family and friends were most important to him.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Doug Hines.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ginny Porter of Alta, Iowa; children: Jeff (JoAnne) Porter of Clemmons, North Carolina; Eric (Julie) Porter of Farmington, Minnesota; Jodie Porter of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren: Joe (Brooke) Murray; Jacob Porter; Kyle and Jason Porter; great-grandchild, Foster Murray; sister, Judith (Keith) Hines of Sac City, Iowa; extended family and friends.
We would especially like to thank the staff of the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, University of Iowa Hospital, Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, and Sunset Knoll Care and Rehab Center for their loving care throughout Michael’s illness.
A was purchased for the family of Michael Eugene Porter .
November 02, 2014 at 03:23 PM
BT
My friend,my neighbor. I've always looked up to him, he always gave me a great big smile. Goodbye
Bob Thayer - November 01, 2014 at 06:43 AM
JG
When I was very young we lived on a farm about a 1/2 mile from our cousins & their home place at Storm Lake. Tom and I would ride down on our bikes and play all afternoon . We would get into these wrestling matches. Aunt Melva would sit outside with a spoon in a glass and ring it and the match was on. It was Judy wrestling Tom and I would wrestle Mike. It would get pretty intense until Aunt Melva would ring the bell and let us cool off. Ha! Ha! Mike would come over to our place and in our orchard we made this fort and we would fight off the Indians with our stick guns and swords. We would come out victorious and keep the settler's & their families safe from harm. Such imagination and creativity was in play. There were no limits. I will miss him, but know that he is a far better place. Our deepest sympathies to the families.
Mark H Redenbaugh lit a candle in memory of Michael Eugene Porter
mark h redenbaugh - October 30, 2014 at 07:32 PM
KJ
Kevin And Deb Jesse lit a candle in memory of Michael Eugene Porter
Kevin and Deb Jesse - October 30, 2014 at 05:51 PM
PA
The SLHS Class of 1959 lost another terrific classmate. I remember Mike as such a funny all around great guy. Prayers and thoughts to the Porter family. Peg Anderson
Peg Anderson - October 30, 2014 at 11:28 AM
NH
We both think the world of Mike. A generous, caring person who looked for the best in everyone. Wherever he found discord, he tried to make peace. We know that he is now at peace and we hope that his family will also be able to find peace. He will be sorely missed by both family and friends.
Natalka and Bill Hudema - October 29, 2014 at 11:01 AM
NH
Natalka And Bill Hudema lit a candle in memory of Michael Eugene Porter
Natalka and Bill Hudema - October 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM
