- David M. Porter of Rolling Meadows David M. Porter, 66, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Mr. Porter was born on Dec. 15, 1944, in Casper, Wyo., to David and Becky Porter. When his father's military career ended, the family moved back to Appleton, Wis. After graduating from high school, Mr. Porter joined the Navy, where he served from 1966 to 1971. He rose to the rank of chief petty officer and saw tours of duty in both Japan and Alaska. After his discharge, Mr. Porter attended the University of Wisconsin. Madison, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering. His career included engineering firms in several states; he held a Registered Professional Engineer license in the states of Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois and California. In 1994, Mr. Porter joined the international consulting firm of HW Lochner, where he became the chief civil engineer. He retired in 2009. Mr. Porter was an avid nature lover. He and his wife built a home in Northern WIsconsin, where he spent many enjoyable hours walking in the woods, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. But his real passion was for cats of every breed, size, color and temperament. He had a special gift for bringIng out the personality of the shy ones, calming the frightened ones, mending the sick ones and loving the abandoned ones. He was instrumental in developing the humane TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) program for feral cats in the Village of Rolling Meadows and served as a volunteer caregiver at several animal shelters. Mr. Porter is survived by his wife of 36 years, La Vonne; their son, David James Porter; two brothers and their spouses, Michael (Cindy) Porter and Bill (Sue) Porter; and one sister and her spouse, Susan (Jack) Krouscup. A memorial service will be held at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Road (½ block east of Route 53), Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Condolences may be sent to La Vonne Porter, c/o Meadows Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Friendly and Feral Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 8602, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, For information, 847-253-0224.
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1944 - 2011 (66 years)
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