Marilyn M. Porter

On December 7, 1947, she married Harland Porter.  They moved onto a farm place in rural Dodge County where they were engaged in raising cattle and farming and faithfully attended St. John’s Ridgely Lutheran church.  She devoted her life to raising her children, cooking, gardening, sewing and assisting with the farm, as well as teaching Sunday school, vacation Bible school, hosting neighborhood Bible studies and faithfully serving and participating in the Ladies Aide group, and local Extension club.  After her children were grown, she worked at a day care, and volunteered at the Good Samaritan Center, doing hair for others.  She also attended Bible Study Fellowship in Fremont for several years.  In September 2016, she suffered a stroke.  From that time until her death she resided at the Tabitha Nursing Center.

With her husband they raised five children, who all survive her, Jim (Rita) Porter, John (Joanne) Porter, Rod Porter, Ron Porter, and Gail (Steve) DeRiese, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Her husband died in 2008.  Inscribed on their joint tombstone is the Scripture that mattered most to her “For I know that my Redeemer lives.” Job 19:25, an eternal truth, an enduring testimony and witness until the Return of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be held at Roper & Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment will follow in the Scribner Cemetery at 3:00pm.  Memorials directed to Samaritan’s Purse.