Elvira J. Port

    Elvira J. Port, age 101 years, formerly of Hales Trail, Port Washington, Wis., died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at the Harbor Club in Port Washington, Wis.
    She was born in Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wis., on March 6, 1919, to Henry and Rose Pierron Flerchinger.  
    Growing up on the family farm in Lake Church, she attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School.  She worked at Allen Edmonds Shoe Mfg. in Lake Church before her marriage.
    Elvira married John J. Port of Port Washington, Wis., on Jan. 3, 1948, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lake Church, Wis. They built a home on Hales Trail in Port Washington, Wis., and raised their three daughters.  
    She worked as a clerk for the former Lueptows Furniture Store in Port Washington for many years.  
    Her husband John preceded her on death Oct. 22, 2001.
    She was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Christian Mothers and Lady Foresters.  Elvira volunteered throughout the community, including at the former St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, going to dances, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.
    Elvira is survived by her daughters Mary Sue (Gary) Bolz of the Town of Port Washington, Wis., Jane (Scott) Greener of Marion, Iowa, and Patti (Steve) Steidtmann of the Town of Port Washington, Wis.  
    She is further survived by her grandchildren Brian (fiance Heather) Bolz, Michelle (Kyle) Clavette and Chelsea Greener; great-grandchildren Madelayne, Ellaoise, Audric and Grace; sister-in-law Carol Flerchinger; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.
    She was preceded in death by her husband John, and brothers Harvey and his wife Loretta Flerchinger and Lyle Flerchinger.
    A family Mass has been held at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, Port Washington, Wis. Entombment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Washington, Wis.
    Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., assisted the family. Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com.