Ronald Lee Porter, the son of Raymond and Floy (Honeycutt) Porter was born on Oct. 9, 1934, in Nelson, Nebraska. He died on Nov. 21, 2024, at the Brodstone Hospital in Superior, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 1 month, 12 days.
Ron graduated from Nelson High School in 1952. On April 7, 1956, he was united in marriage to LaVeta Fleck in Deweese, Nebraska. This union was blessed with five children. Ron farmed all of his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Card Party Club. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and socializing with his coffee, Monday night and Friday night groups. He was most proud of his large family as he was an only child.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Floy Porter; wife, LaVeta Porter; in-laws, Hubert and Gertrude Fleck; brothers and sister-in-laws: Vernon and wife, Terri, and Ernie and wife, Jeanette; Barb Fleck; sister and brother-in-law, Lorain and husband, Harold Faimon; two infant children; and grandson, Drew Cassell.
He is survived by his children: Peggy Cassell and husband, Donald, Doug and wife, Connie, all of Nelson; Randy and wife, Jacki, of Superior; Richard and wife, Denise, of St. Paul; and Pam McDermott of Hickman; and brothers-in-law, Norbert Fleck and wife, Linda, of Hastings; and Jerome Fleck of Lincoln, Nebraska; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
His funeral was held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, from the St Joseph Catholic Church in Superior, with Father John Birkel officiating.
Music was "Amazing Grace," "On Eagles Wings," "Be Not Afraid." "Ave Maria" and "How Great Thou Art" with Mike Follmer and Stephanie Thayer as vocalists and Susan Janda as accompanist. Lector was Gary Ostdiek, Acolyte was Ron Rempe and servers were Nolan Meyer and Abram Carter.
Rosary services, led by Father Luke Fleck were held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nelson.
Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Church in Nelson.
Pallbearers were Matt Porter, Michael Porter, Dustin Cassell, Drew Cassell (heavenly pallbearer), Mark Porter and Ross Porter. Honorary pallbearers were Denise Clements, Kayla Grove, Kristen Porter, Dina Hoelting, Ashley DeLeon, Addyson McDermott, Danielle Hlavac, Sarah Porter, Emery Baxa and Michelle Greydanus.
Inurnment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson.
A memorial has been established and may go in care of the family.
Condolences may be sent to Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 or in care of http://www.price funeralhomes.com.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson was in charge of the arrangements.
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