Duryne Lois Porter, 100, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Duryne was born Oct. 31, 1919 in Freeman, S.D. to Henry and Josephine (Metzner) Mensch. She graduated from Purdue University with a master’s degree.She retired as a beauty operator and elementary school teacher with the La Porte schools. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in La Porte.
On Nov. 29, 1940 Duryne married Lloyd A. Porter, who preceded her in death on May 5, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a son, Verleon H. Porter; a grandson, Leonard Porter; a sister, Margaret Dodd; and a brother, Vernon Mensch.
Survivors include her son, Dr. David L. Porter of La Porte; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lt. Col. Donald Mensch of Fairfax, Va.
Private services and burial will take place.
The family extends a special thank you to Sandy Miller for her devoted spiritual and loving care for Duryne.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home, 701 W. Camp St., Lebanon, Ind. 46052.
Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, Ind. is handling the arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.