Born January 4, 1936 in Logansport, IN., he lived and worked across the country, eventually settling down in Chagrin Falls in 1989. Tom was a U.S. Army Veteran and served from 1955 - 1957. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1961, and from the University of Kentucky in 1967 with an MBA. Tom was dedicated to his profession as an Engineer, and was currently employed in Engineering and Development with Industrial Commercial Properties. He loved everything Golf, but in the past also nature photography and bird watching. Tom is survived by his sister Suzanne Fiedler; sister-in-law Ellen Byrne; in addition to his nieces, and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents Oliver and Geraldine Porter; and brothers O.H. and Wynne Kent Porter. Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland on Saturday 3 – 6 pm. Funeral Service on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Klaehn, Fahl, and Melton Funeral Home in Ft. Wayne, IN., with Interment following at Lindenwood Cemetery in Ft. Wayne. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.
