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Paul Porter Obituary

Paul Earl Porter, 80, of Plano, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born July 5, 1928 in Hinsdale, Illinois the son of Earl and Esther (Roth) Porter. He married Suzanne Groves on August 25, 1950 in Hinsdale, IL. Paul graduated from Hinsdale High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University. He served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was as avid painter, golfer, and swimmer. He enjoyed playing the piano and loved all animals. Paul's career was in advertising and he retired as owner of Porter Advertising in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife Suzanne of Plano, IL; one daughter Susan (Dennis) Moss of Plano, IL; four sons, Paul "Steve" (Edith) Porter of Idaho Falls, Idaho, James (Kathy) Porter of Plano, IL,, David "Bill" (Teresa) Porter of Oswego, IL and Dan (Ken Rafowitz) Porter of Minneapolis, MN; Fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one brother, Dave (Gail) Porter of Prospect Heights, IL and three nieces and one nephew. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Ave. Plano, IL, with a celebration of Paul's life being held at the end of visitation at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Butler Cemetery Oakbrook, IL. Memorials may be directed to The Open Door Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich, IL or to The Alzheimer's Association. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.TurnerBurkhartFH.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 3952 Turner Ave.Plano, IL 60545 (630) 552-3022

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Published by Southeast DuPage Suburban Life on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Myron Wojtowycz

September 30, 2008

To my dear friends,
Sorry to hear about your father's death. I wish I'd learned of it in time to attend the visitation. He was a man I've always greatly admired for his intelligence, wit, kindness, and engagement with life. I remember fondly my visits with him at the South Hale Street Road homestead

Carol Heywood Tuttle

September 26, 2008

I remember Bing through many years of school in Hinsdale from Monroe School, Maple School and Hinsdale High. He and his pal Murray were unforgetable . He'll be missed by many.

John & Tricia Tarrance

September 26, 2008

Jim, Sorry for you and your families loss. Our thaoughts are with you.

Brad Gardner

September 26, 2008

To the whole Porter clan: I am very sad to hear of your dad's passing. Of all the people in the world, he was always on the top 10 of my Who's Who list. Maybe top 3. Even though we have been out of touch, his absense will affect me, and I will hold his memory in highest regard. So long ago he showed me many of the fantastic possibilities that life has in store for us, if we could only see our own potential. Thanks, Paul, I'll miss you!
Best wishes to you all during this tough transition time.
Brad

Melanie Niles

September 26, 2008

We will miss you, grandpa!
Love~ Melanie, Justin, Tyler, Samantha, & Amethyst

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