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Harland G. Porter
February 29, 2008

Harland G. Porter

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Harland G. Porter of Scribner went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 29, 2008. Harland, the second son of Grover and Johanna 'Haye' Porter was born at his parents home, May 11, 1919. He attended grade school at District 74 and graduated from Scribner High School in 1936. After high school he armed and fed cattle. From 1942 to 1945 Harland served in the U.S. Army with the 321st Bomb Group. On December 7, 1947, Harland married Marilyn Naber at St. John's Lutheran Church, Cuming County Line. After their marriage, he continued feeding cattle and farming. Harland was a member of St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church Scribner and served on the church council. He also served on the school board for District 12, as well as the Ridgeley Township board.

Survivors:
Wife - Marilyn of Scribner
4 Sons - Jim and wife Rita Porter of Castle Rock, CO.
John and wife Joanne Porter of Prosser, WA.
Rodney and wife Peggy Porter of Sioux City, IA.
Ronald and wife Cheri Porter of Scribner
Daughter - Gail and husband Steve DeRiese of Lincoln
2 Sisters - Minerva Naber of Scribner
Eula Marie Hingst of Scribner
Sister-in-law - Lois Porter of Fremont
10 grandchildren
4 step-grandchildren
many nieces and nephews.

Harland was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harold and Donald, Sister-in-law Lolita Porter, and Brothers-in-law Myron Naber and Wesley Hingst.

The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday March 3 at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church, Rural Scribner. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue 1 hour before service Monday at the church.

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Visitation
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel
With family from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
509 Main St.
Scribner, NE  68057
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Service
St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran (ELCA)
1140 County Road K
Scribner, Ne  68057
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Interment
Scribner Cemetery

Condolences(4)

  1. Jim Metschke
    Lincoln, NE Thursday, March 6, 2008 I am sorry for your loss. The kids and I will keep your mom and family in our prayers as you morn and celebrate your dads passing. Remember not the loss, but all the cherished memories. If you need anything don't hesitate to call. The girls can babysit if you and Steve just need to get away. In His Name, Jim Metschke
  2. Angie Downs
    Lincoln, NE Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Gail and Family- You have our deepest sympathy. Wish there was more we could do. To help ease the pain and sorrow, We know you are now going thru. Time will heal the sorrow. Loving memories you will always share. Our hearts are going out to you today. We want you to know ~ we care. So very sorry for your loss. Gary and Angie Downs
  3. Michael Roemer
    Atkinson, NE Sunday, March 2, 2008 Gail and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Rejoice in the fact that your dad is in heaven now with no pains or sorrows. He and Doc we are sure are catching up just like old times. We are sorry we can't be there in person to help share the day. But please know we are thinking of you. Sincerely, Michael and Krissa
  4. Joyce Arington
    Lincoln, NE Friday, February 29, 2008 Gail -- My deepest and most caring thoughts go out to you and your family. Your father is well now and smiling down on all of you and will watch over you forever. He knows you love him and always will.
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