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