George Porlier

George Porlier, 66, passed away on January 27, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

George was born on April 5, 1950 to warner and Orabella (Yentz) Porlier in Appleton. He served in the US Navy for 24 years until his retirement. George achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, serving on many aircraft carriers throughout his career, and he served during Desert Storm. On October 7, 1997 he was united in marriage to Wendelyn Dowler in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed fishing, reading and watching movies. He was active in the DAV and enjoyed helping with their activities.

George is survived by his wife Wendelyn, two children; Joshua Porlier, and Sherry (Pieter) Goes, grandchildren; Joshua Porlier Jr., and Pax Goes, his mother, Orabelle Porlier, siblings; Susan (Les) Sitzberger, Renee Porlier, James (Sue) Porlier, and Bruce Porlier, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for George will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 3:00 PM at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior St. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded after the service. Interment will be in the Riverside Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.