Obituary for George Raphael Porter

George Raphael Porter, 83, died May 14, 2010 at the Edgewood Convalescent Home after a long illness. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Edgewood. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM, also at Trinity United Methodist Church. George was born September 19, 1926 in rural Edgewood, IA to Ray and Mildred (Parkinson) Porter. He married Una Morley on June 28, 1950 in Garber, IA. Born to this union were three children. The Porters farmed in rural Edgewood until 1981 and then ran Porter Construction until 2001. George made custom furniture at his wood shop in Edgewood until 2007. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking, dancing with Una, and playing cards. Special to his heart were his grandkids and great grandkids. George is survived by his wife of 59 years, Una; his children, Jack (Gwen) Porter of Edgewood, Barb (Robert) Murphy of Cedar Rapids, and Gary Porter of Edgewood; grandchildren Janie (Matthew) Walthart of Winthrop, Katie (Aaron) Crane of Manchester, Jill (Danny) Kleinlein of Strawberry Point, Travis, Charlie, Shane, Kelsey, and Dakota Murphy of Cedar Rapids, and Kyle and Emilie Porter of Edgewood. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren, Becca, Clayton, and Noah Walthart, Thomas, Carson, and Hannah Crane, and Jacob and Ryan Kleinlein. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Mildred Porter; sister Deletta Elvers; brothers-in-law Dale Elvers, Delbert Moser, and Willard Steen; father-in-law Elmer Morley and mother-in-law Blanche Morley; and a niece Darla Schroeder. Online condolences may be left for the Porter family by clicking on "Sign Guestbook" below.