Kenneth C. "Hib" Porter

Kenneth "Hib" Porter, 89, of Iron Mountain died Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1926 in Ishpeming, the son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Phillips) Porter. Hib went through tenth grade at Marquette Public School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1948 , serving in the Philippines during World War II and in Germany following the war. On Sept. 15, 2012 Hib was able to go on the U.P. Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was a foreman for Markell Roofing, where he worked from 1962 until his retirement in 1986. Hib married Catherine Tippett Calvi on June 25, 1976 in Iron Mountain. She preceded him in death on May 16, 1986. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, logging over 1,000 miles each summer; building bird houses to give to his family and friends, , collecting baseball caps; working jigsaw puzzles, playing Bocce Ball, and Cribbage. He won many cribbage trophies through the years. He also was a great fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed watching football, especially the University of Michigan Wolverines. Most importantly, Hib enjoyed spending time with his son and grandson. He is survived by his son Terry (Sandy) Calvi of Kingsford, his grandson Tyler Calvi of Kingsford, his nieces and nephews, Dan (Rose) Porter, Darlene (Janos) Ditrih, Roger (Donna) Porter, Pam (Larry) Littel, Charles (Kim) Porter, Tom (Angie) Porter, Steve Porter, and Michelle (Dennis) Kezel, many great nieces and nephews and special neighbors Buddy and Suzie Smith. Hib was preceded in death by one sister Mary Primm, and four brothers Lowell Porter, Robert "Joe" Porter, Ronald "Shorty" Porter, and Alton "Skin" Porter. Visitation will be Fri. from 4-6pm at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Fri. at 6pm at the funeral home. Rev. James Danielson will officiate. Burial will be 10 am on Saturday in Cemetery Park. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post #50. "We will miss you and love you Hib." Condolences to the family of Kenneth "Hib" Porter may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Kenneth C. "Hib" Porter

June 18, 1926 - October 19, 2015