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Elmer Portmann Obituary

PORTMANN, Elmer O., Jr. 81, of Medfield, Sat., Dec. 6, 2008 Devoted husband of Jessie C. (Howe) Portmann, he was the loving father of Debra S. Portmann of Jamaica Plain, Edwin A. Portmann and his wife Meghan of Medway, David H. Portmann and his wife Mary Ann of Corinth, ME, Joel F. Portmann and Melissa McBeath of Tucson, AZ, and Brian J. Portmann and his wife Susan of Millis. Brother of Phyllis Moser of Bluffton, OH, and the late Lois Kleve and A. Frederic Portmann. Also survived by his granddaughters Justine M., Jocelyn M., and Janelle M. Portmann of Corinth, ME, and Celina March O'Connor of Medfield. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the United Church of Christ, 496 Main Street, Medfield at 11AM. Visiting hours at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, MEDFIELD, will be on Wed., from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Burial will be in Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elmer's name may be made to the United Church of Christ, Music Fund, 496 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052. See www.robertsmitchell.com for the full obituary, guest book, directions & additional information. Late WWII US Army Veteran. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Medfield, MA

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 9, 2008.

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Mike Casey

December 19, 2008

Mr. Portman,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

DEIRDRE DeCOFF

December 9, 2008

To the Portmann Family - I offer my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I know how much you all loved him and how much you will miss him. I will keep you all in my prayers.

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