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Eugene Porter Obituary

Eugene S. "Gene" Porter, age 87, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 54 years to Joanne, nee Riddering. Loving father of Susan (Angel) Contreras and Robert (Kathy) Porter. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Evan Contreras; and Madison Porter. Dear brother of the late William (Carolyn) Porter. Fond brother-in-law of Allen (Darlene) Riddering. Dearest uncle of five nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn, IL. Memorials to Peace Community Church, Frankfort, IL or Alzheimer's Association preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2015.
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Eugene was such a kind, gracious person. I will miss his dry sense of humor. He was such a loving family man, hard worker and great role model.

Carolyn Porter

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