Dale A. Porter

Dale Allen Porter, 58, of Salina, passed away Saturday, May 11th, at his residence. Dale was born in Lubbock, Texas on June 21, 1954, to Elva Jane (Ballard) Dunaway and Robert Burns Porter. Dale graduated high school. He spent over thirty years working as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, and an avid Kansas State fan. Dale was the husband of Jody (Heberly) Porter. Survivors include his father; wife, Jody; daughter, Crystal Nashwick, of Salina; sisters, Roberta (James) Braden, Patricia (Brian) Herrs, and Eva Williams, all of Salina; brothers, Larry Porter, of Denver, Colorado and Wayne (Debbie) Porter, of Salina; granddaughter, Allison Nashwick, of Salina; niece, Ashley Heberly, of Salina; nephew, Allen Morabito, of Salina; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Dale was preceded in death by his mother, and sister, June Gale Turner. A memorial service will be held at at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th, with Pastor Jon Filipi officiating. The family requests casual attire for the service, and no Kansas University clothes or hats. Cremation has been chosen and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dale's name to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina, Kansas 67401.