Dennis H. ‘Radar’ Porath

He was born on October 2, 1947 in Escanaba, son to Jack and Marcella (Chouinard) Porath. Dennis graduated from Bark River Harris School, class of 1966.

On January 20, 1968, Dennis married Kathleen Ann Clairmont at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Escanaba.

Dennis worked at Harnischfeger and at several other places before his last work place at Messersmith Manufacturing.

He loved playing golf and was a member of the Highland Golf Course. Dennis also enjoyed hunting at his camp in Perronville. Wintering in Parker, Ariz. was always time that Dennis and Kathy cherished.

Dennis was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.

He will be remembered for his kind and helping ways, always willing to lend a hand to someone in need.

Among survivors are his children, Dawn (Cliff) Gobert of Kansas, Donna (Eugene) Frederickson of Escanaba, Denise (Josh) Aberle, of Ohio, and Dan Porath of Escanaba; grandchildren, Ashley, James, Courtney, Tiffany, Nathalie, Shay, and Brooke; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Diane Hooper, Carolyn Thoune, Mary Bittner, Lori Dubord, Larry Valiquette, Yvonne Waller, Kathy Valiquette, Margaret Reiffers, and Nancy Porath; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and stepmom, Rita Porath, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Lana Deviley and Barb Schram.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Bark River.

The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating.

Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Schaffer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net

The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.