Bennett Jay Porter, Jr.

Bennett J. Porter, Jr. age 86 of Wayzata passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Jean "Jeanie" Porter ; parents, Bennett J. Porter Sr. and Violet Porter; brother and sister-in-law Craig and Jill Porter . He will be deeply missed by children, Bennett J. Porter III (Mary), Kristin Schaitberger (Chuck), Susan Porter, Tom Porter (Jonele); grandchildren, Katie, Carie (Pat) Sarah, Andrew, Bennett, Matthew, Michael, Sophie and Will; great-grandson, William Bennett Mikkelson; brother, Thayer Eugene Porter (Dorothy) along with other nieces and nephews.

Ben graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1951 and the U of M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1961.  Founder and owner of Westgate Pet Clinic (1971-1995).   He proudly served in Korean War as 2nd Lt., 8th Army 7th Infantry Div., 15AAA and was a lifetime member of Sgt. John Rice VFW Post 6316 in Blaine.

Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Presbyterian Homes-Folkestone Employee Education Fund.

Thursday, December 21, 2017 10:00 AM

Church of St. Bartholomew 630 E. Wayzata Blvd Wayzata, MN 55391

Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:00 AM

Church of St. Bartholomew 630 E. Wayzata Blvd Wayzata, MN 55391

Private Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Presbyterian Homes-Folkestone Employee Education Fund.