Service Information
Diane E. Porth, age 72, of Darwin, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her home in Darwin.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Diane Evelyn Porth was born on March 17, 1948, in Litchfield, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Harder) Mortenson. She received her education in the Lake Minne-Belle country school and Dassel High School.
On January 25, 1974, Diane was united in marriage to Vernon Porth in Darwin, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jamie and Ken. Diane and Vernon resided in Darwin. They shared 46 years of marriage.
Diane worked side by side with her husband, Vernon, owning and operating the Darwin Freezer for many years.
She was a natural at home decorating, this was evident by how beautifully decorated her home was. Diane loved any and all animals. She enjoyed knitting, shopping, card making, and taught many years of aerobics.
Diane served on the Darwin City Council for 23 years. She was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Darwin.
Diane passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her home in Darwin, at the age of 72 years. Blessed be her memory.
Diane is survived by her:
Husband of 46 years, Vernon Porth, of Darwin, MN;
Son, Jamie Porth and his wife, Toni, of Albany, OR;
Stepson, Ken Porth and his wife, Sue, of Darwin, MN;
6 Grandchildren;
5 Great-Grandchildren;
Best and Very Special Friends, Linda Satlerlee, Betsy Brandl, and Katie Riehle;
Special Fur Baby, CoCo;
Many cousins and other friends.
Diane is preceded in death by her Parents, Elmer and Evelyn Mortenson.
Chris and Sandy Bostrom says
Vern and family, You are in our thoughts and Prayers. Chris and Sandy Bostrom
Alan & Karen Pearson says
Vern & family. Sorry for your loss. It’s hard loosing a loved one. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Charlie and Kim Schimmelpfennig says
Vern and family, our deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories.
Betty says
Vern and family sorry for your loss she was fun to work at the museum will miss her
jack hanson says
…sympathies, Vern…
MaryKay Berg Hannan says
Our Sympathy to family of Diane, I was in country school with her, and I remember
that she didn’t like ice cream, and as young kids we couldn’t believe that, and that we shared St Patricks
day birthdays, Bill and MaryKay (Berg) Hannan