Martin V. Porto, Neenah, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. He was born in Neenah on September 19, 1937 to the late Anthony and Irene Miller Porto. Martin married Loretta Eva Bretthauer at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Menasha on July 16, 1960. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2002.

Martin served honorably in the Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea from 1959-63 and was a member and past commander of the Appleton American Legion Post 38. He worked at Plexus as an electronics technician until his retirement in 2002. Martin also taught mathematics at Fox Valley Technical College. Martin and his beloved wife Loretta were proud of the seven children they raised together. They enjoyed occasional travel adventures, the highlight of which was their train trip through Canada. After retirement, Martin loved entertaining nursing home residents around the Fox Valley with his music. He had a lifelong love for mathematics and attending the EAA every summer. His favorite piece of advice to his children was to always look to God in times of trouble.

Martin is survived by his children: Jacqueline Porto, Kaukauna; Cynthia, Meridian, ID; Denise Leathers, Neenah; Dave (Lyn) Porto, Neenah; DuWayne (Hope) Porto, Appleton; Mike (Kathy) Porto, Menasha; and Jeff (Theresa) Porto, Appleton; grandchildren: Richard, Nicholas, Christopher Bradley, Josh, Jake, Joey, Kyle, Gavin, Brent and Hannah; great granddaughter, Shannon; siblings: Edith (Ken) Dickrell, George (Barb) Porto and Cecelia (Jim) Tesch; brother-in-law, Greg (Sally) Lauer; and lifelong friend Judy Babcock. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and wife, Loretta, Martin was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Cliff Leathers; siblings: Antonia Lauer, Greg (Jo) Porto and Michaelene Ryder.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St. Neenah from 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will follow at 5:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Military rites conducted by the Appleton American Legion Post 38 will immediately follow. Committal will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

One day we shall all meet again in the presence of God, and it shall be joyous indeed.