Lester was a son of John & Bridget (McShay) Porter.
Obituary: Newspaper unknown. July 13, 1921.
Lester N. Porter was born in the Town of Brookfield, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 1844. The family moved to Winnebago Co. and again to Mt. Morris, Waushara Co., in 1857. In 1866 he was united in marriage with Fanny Delphine Cronkhite of the last named place, the couple making their home on a farm there for 47 years. Seven years ago they disposed of the farm and came to Wautoma to live. On July 4th while taking an active part in the Independence celebration at Wautoma he was prostrated by the heat, and taken to his home. All possible assistance was rendered but he failed to recover and passed peacefully away on the morning of July 7th at 2 o'clock at the age of 76 years and 7 months.
Lester N. Porter was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1862 he volunteered in response to his country's call and was assigned to Co. H., 30th Reg., Wis. Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Beedel, for active service. At the end of thirty-nine months, while still under twenty-one years of age, he was mustered out. In recent years he has always maintained a patriotic spirit and a lively interest in the country's affairs. He was for many years and at the time of his death post commander of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., Wautoma. He was represented in the great European War by one son and five grandsons. In civil life and community affairs he has always been deeply interested and the confidence of his townsmen has been expressed by the several appointments he received to public offices.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Fanny Delphine, three sons, Claire W. and J. Ross of Marshfield and Lucius S. of Oshkosh, one daughter Phee A. (now Mrs. Geo. Straub of Omro) and four brothers and two sisters. There are also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All the children and his sister Mrs. Brownell of Oshkosh were present at the final passing.
The departure of this good man will be mourned by the whole community, and his familiar figure greatly missed from our midst for he never failed in his generosity to offer his services wherever he thought he could help or do good. His friends were legion, by whom he was held in highest esteem, a better tribute than which no man could wish. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Wautoma, having affiliated in active membership the past spring, although he had been affiliated with the church for years as a paritioner.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Wautoma, Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Wallace Essingham of Wild Rose delivered the funeral discourse. The church was filled by the large number who were present to pay their last respects to the deceased and sympathy to the bereaved in the hour of their great loss. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Members of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., of which the deceased was commander, attended in a body, as did the members of the W.R.C.
Interment was in the Wautoma cemetery where the last rites were in charge of the G.A.R. As taps were sounded by the bugler, the tones were taken up by a second stationed over the hills, and heads were bowed at this touching reminder of the summons home of the aged veteran.
Obituary: Newspaper unknown. July 13, 1921.
Lester N. Porter was born in the Town of Brookfield, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 1844. The family moved to Winnebago Co. and again to Mt. Morris, Waushara Co., in 1857. In 1866 he was united in marriage with Fanny Delphine Cronkhite of the last named place, the couple making their home on a farm there for 47 years. Seven years ago they disposed of the farm and came to Wautoma to live. On July 4th while taking an active part in the Independence celebration at Wautoma he was prostrated by the heat, and taken to his home. All possible assistance was rendered but he failed to recover and passed peacefully away on the morning of July 7th at 2 o'clock at the age of 76 years and 7 months.
Lester N. Porter was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1862 he volunteered in response to his country's call and was assigned to Co. H., 30th Reg., Wis. Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Beedel, for active service. At the end of thirty-nine months, while still under twenty-one years of age, he was mustered out. In recent years he has always maintained a patriotic spirit and a lively interest in the country's affairs. He was for many years and at the time of his death post commander of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., Wautoma. He was represented in the great European War by one son and five grandsons. In civil life and community affairs he has always been deeply interested and the confidence of his townsmen has been expressed by the several appointments he received to public offices.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Fanny Delphine, three sons, Claire W. and J. Ross of Marshfield and Lucius S. of Oshkosh, one daughter Phee A. (now Mrs. Geo. Straub of Omro) and four brothers and two sisters. There are also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All the children and his sister Mrs. Brownell of Oshkosh were present at the final passing.
The departure of this good man will be mourned by the whole community, and his familiar figure greatly missed from our midst for he never failed in his generosity to offer his services wherever he thought he could help or do good. His friends were legion, by whom he was held in highest esteem, a better tribute than which no man could wish. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Wautoma, having affiliated in active membership the past spring, although he had been affiliated with the church for years as a paritioner.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Wautoma, Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Wallace Essingham of Wild Rose delivered the funeral discourse. The church was filled by the large number who were present to pay their last respects to the deceased and sympathy to the bereaved in the hour of their great loss. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Members of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., of which the deceased was commander, attended in a body, as did the members of the W.R.C.
Interment was in the Wautoma cemetery where the last rites were in charge of the G.A.R. As taps were sounded by the bugler, the tones were taken up by a second stationed over the hills, and heads were bowed at this touching reminder of the summons home of the aged veteran.
Lester was a son of John & Bridget (McShay) Porter.
Obituary: Newspaper unknown. July 13, 1921.
Lester N. Porter was born in the Town of Brookfield, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 1844. The family moved to Winnebago Co. and again to Mt. Morris, Waushara Co., in 1857. In 1866 he was united in marriage with Fanny Delphine Cronkhite of the last named place, the couple making their home on a farm there for 47 years. Seven years ago they disposed of the farm and came to Wautoma to live. On July 4th while taking an active part in the Independence celebration at Wautoma he was prostrated by the heat, and taken to his home. All possible assistance was rendered but he failed to recover and passed peacefully away on the morning of July 7th at 2 o'clock at the age of 76 years and 7 months.
Lester N. Porter was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1862 he volunteered in response to his country's call and was assigned to Co. H., 30th Reg., Wis. Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Beedel, for active service. At the end of thirty-nine months, while still under twenty-one years of age, he was mustered out. In recent years he has always maintained a patriotic spirit and a lively interest in the country's affairs. He was for many years and at the time of his death post commander of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., Wautoma. He was represented in the great European War by one son and five grandsons. In civil life and community affairs he has always been deeply interested and the confidence of his townsmen has been expressed by the several appointments he received to public offices.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Fanny Delphine, three sons, Claire W. and J. Ross of Marshfield and Lucius S. of Oshkosh, one daughter Phee A. (now Mrs. Geo. Straub of Omro) and four brothers and two sisters. There are also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All the children and his sister Mrs. Brownell of Oshkosh were present at the final passing.
The departure of this good man will be mourned by the whole community, and his familiar figure greatly missed from our midst for he never failed in his generosity to offer his services wherever he thought he could help or do good. His friends were legion, by whom he was held in highest esteem, a better tribute than which no man could wish. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Wautoma, having affiliated in active membership the past spring, although he had been affiliated with the church for years as a paritioner.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Wautoma, Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Wallace Essingham of Wild Rose delivered the funeral discourse. The church was filled by the large number who were present to pay their last respects to the deceased and sympathy to the bereaved in the hour of their great loss. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Members of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., of which the deceased was commander, attended in a body, as did the members of the W.R.C.
Interment was in the Wautoma cemetery where the last rites were in charge of the G.A.R. As taps were sounded by the bugler, the tones were taken up by a second stationed over the hills, and heads were bowed at this touching reminder of the summons home of the aged veteran.
Obituary: Newspaper unknown. July 13, 1921.
Lester N. Porter was born in the Town of Brookfield, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin, Nov. 2, 1844. The family moved to Winnebago Co. and again to Mt. Morris, Waushara Co., in 1857. In 1866 he was united in marriage with Fanny Delphine Cronkhite of the last named place, the couple making their home on a farm there for 47 years. Seven years ago they disposed of the farm and came to Wautoma to live. On July 4th while taking an active part in the Independence celebration at Wautoma he was prostrated by the heat, and taken to his home. All possible assistance was rendered but he failed to recover and passed peacefully away on the morning of July 7th at 2 o'clock at the age of 76 years and 7 months.
Lester N. Porter was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1862 he volunteered in response to his country's call and was assigned to Co. H., 30th Reg., Wis. Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Beedel, for active service. At the end of thirty-nine months, while still under twenty-one years of age, he was mustered out. In recent years he has always maintained a patriotic spirit and a lively interest in the country's affairs. He was for many years and at the time of his death post commander of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., Wautoma. He was represented in the great European War by one son and five grandsons. In civil life and community affairs he has always been deeply interested and the confidence of his townsmen has been expressed by the several appointments he received to public offices.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Fanny Delphine, three sons, Claire W. and J. Ross of Marshfield and Lucius S. of Oshkosh, one daughter Phee A. (now Mrs. Geo. Straub of Omro) and four brothers and two sisters. There are also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. All the children and his sister Mrs. Brownell of Oshkosh were present at the final passing.
The departure of this good man will be mourned by the whole community, and his familiar figure greatly missed from our midst for he never failed in his generosity to offer his services wherever he thought he could help or do good. His friends were legion, by whom he was held in highest esteem, a better tribute than which no man could wish. He was a member of the M.E. Church of Wautoma, having affiliated in active membership the past spring, although he had been affiliated with the church for years as a paritioner.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, Wautoma, Friday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Wallace Essingham of Wild Rose delivered the funeral discourse. The church was filled by the large number who were present to pay their last respects to the deceased and sympathy to the bereaved in the hour of their great loss. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Members of the Ed Saxe Post G.A.R., of which the deceased was commander, attended in a body, as did the members of the W.R.C.
Interment was in the Wautoma cemetery where the last rites were in charge of the G.A.R. As taps were sounded by the bugler, the tones were taken up by a second stationed over the hills, and heads were bowed at this touching reminder of the summons home of the aged veteran.
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