Terri Ann Portner
LAFAYETTE — Terri Ann Portner, 52, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis from complications of a recent medical event. She was surrounded in spirit by family and many friends.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at The Church of St. George in St. George. Father Gerald Meidl will celebrate the Mass and burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 am on Wednesday at The Church of St. George.
Livestreaming of the Mass will begin at 11 am on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 on the Holy Cross Area Faith Community’s website under “Live Stream Events.”
Social distancing guidelines must be practiced at all times, and guests in attendance at the visitation and funeral will be required to wear a mask.
To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org
Terri is survived by her husband, Craig Portner; children, Robyn (Kurt) Weikle of New Ulm- children, Keegan, Harlen, Raelyn; Ryan (Victoria) Portner of Monticello, Adam (Kayla) Portner of New Ulm, Alex Portner of Winthrop; parents, Kenneth and Shirleen Beranek of New Ulm; sisters, Susan (Jeff) Brandes, Bonnie (Aaron) Fortwengler, Vicky (Derek) Hoffmann; brother, Glenn (Darcy) Beranek; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and aunts and uncles.
Terri Ann Beranek was born on October 14, 1968 in New Ulm to Kenneth and Shirleen (Altmann) Beranek. She attended St. George Elementary School and graduated from New Ulm High School in 1987. On October 28, 1989, she was united in marriage to Craig Portner at The Church of Saint George. Terri started working at Kmart and found her passion of giving back to others through her work at daycare, nursing homes, and as an EMT in Lafayette. Terri was happiest when she was spending time with her family, she loved her children and especially adored her grandchildren. She loved her flowers and taking photos. Terri could always be found in the stands at the kids’ sports games cheering them on. Her siblings have many fond memories with Terri out on the family farm. Although her passing seems sudden and unexpected to many, countless cherished memories will forever stay in the hearts of those who knew her best. Blessed be those memories.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to New Ulm Medical Center Hospice Care.
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