In Memory of Evelyn H. Porath

Evelyn H. Porath

October 16, 1922 - February 5, 2010

Evelyn H. Porath, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Evie was born on October 16, 1922, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Fredrick) Clark. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School. On June 5, 1943, Evie was united in marriage to Robert O. Porath at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha; he preceded her in death on March 18, 2008. She was a very religious life long member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Evie had worked as a secretary for Kimberly-Clark and retired from there in 1951; she then became a substitute teacher and taught at St. Mary’s grade school.
Evie had many hobbies she enjoyed doing such as, playing cards, golfing, shopping, and bowling. She even loved the outdoors with fishing and boating. One of her most favorite pastimes was riding on the Harley with her husband and traveling all over.
Evie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who will be missed by her loving daughter, Carlene Sprague; grandson, Shane Sprague, a brother, Peter (Mildred) Clark; and her former son-in-law, Robert Sprague.
She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Isabelle.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home, 312 Milwaukee Street, Menasha. The Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 pm, with Fr. Paul Radetski officiating. Entombment will take place in the Gardens of Peace at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah. A memorial will be established.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Century Oaks Assisted Living and to St. Elizabeth Hospital for their loving care and guidance.