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Beverly A. “Bev” Porter, age 83, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Ernest S. and Viola (West) Johnson. Bev graduated from Madison East High School in 1960, where she met her beloved husband, Charles W. “Chuck” Porter, Sr., at a senior party that year. They were married on January 12, 1963. Together they raised two sons. Bev retired from American Family Insurance after many years of service.

Bev enjoyed her morning coffee clutch with her dear friends at McDonald’s. She also cherished her Tuesday lunches with her nieces and nephews. Bev had many yearly traditions that she enjoyed including trips to the apple orchard and stopping for cheese, rides on the Merrimac Ferry and attending local lutefisk dinners. Most of all, her grandchildren were her life. Spending time with her 4 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren brought her the greatest joy.

Bev is survived by her two sons, Charles (Cheryl), and Dennis (Kathy); grandsons, Vaughn (Nicole Schmitgen), Christian (Kaitlin), Kyle and Chase Porter; 2 great-grandsons, Silas and James Porter and one great-grandchild on the way; brother, Ernest “Sonny” Johnson; sister, Betty (Joe) Gervasi; her beloved dog, Hunter and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Porter, Sr.; her parents; siblings, Marge (Ed) Skolaski, Dianne (Jerry) McIntyre and Lynda Hollis; and sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue. Private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital and Dean Health for their continued care over the years, especially these last few months.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Shriner’s Children’s.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.