Teri Porter
May 26, 1957 ~ August 12, 2019
Teri Lynn Porter, 62, of Highmore, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore, with Rev. Sara Kayser officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Teri Lynn was born May 26, 1957, in Newcastle, Wyoming to Fred and Arlyce (Sorenson) Ertman. She attended Gertrude Bruns Elementary, Newcastle Middle School and graduated from Newcastle High School. While growing up, Teri received many 4H awards. Teri furthered her education at Black Hills State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree, double majoring in business management and marketing. Teri married Stephen (Steve) Porter August 12, 2006, at the Serenity Weekender’s Campout near Lake Poinsett.
After working a variety of jobs, Teri started auditing in 1999 for the South Dakota Commission on Gaming in Deadwood. She transferred to Pierre to be on the farm with Steve in 2006 where she continued her work with the Commission on Gaming auditing horse racing. In 2010, Teri retired from the commission to pursue her passion in farming alongside her husband. Teri took over as the grain cart driver and drove her semi from the homestead to the fields.
Teri had several things that she was ambitious and passionate about. She loved barrel racing, masonry, rock work, home repair and hunting. Teri also enjoyed farming, gardening, painting, sewing, cross stich, quilting, crocheting, knitting, baking and traveling with her husband. Though she loved many things her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. The three most important events in Teri’s life were the births of her three children, the day she married her husband, and the births of all her beloved grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen; children: Landon (Melanie) Oien, Missa (Josh) Knigge, and Stephanie Oien; eight grandchildren: Aliana Acosta Graham (14), Elijah Knigge (14), Noah VanZee (10), Elijah VanZee(7), Olivia Knigge (7), Layton Knigge (5), Shiloh Salinas (2). Ainsley Knigge (9 months) and; her parents: Fred and Arlyce Ertman; and siblings: Christine Dixon and Bill Ertman.
Teri was preceded in death by her cousin, Clay (Clay Boy) Ertman; and grandparents, Leo and Agness Ertman.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Teri’s arrangements.
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So saddened by this news. God bless you Steve all who grieve with you. You are in our prayers.
Steve and family,
Teri will be missed. Many great memories sharing with her during the annual pheasant hunt at your place. She was a kind soul with a warm heart. We enjoyed the time shared with you and Teri during your trip to Sturgis a few years back. Love to you and the family. The Hamm's (Chris/Kristin/Katelyn/Jacob/Makayla)
May the God of all comfort give you peace in this sorrowful time. Prayers for all the family.
Our thoughts and prayers. Teri was a great sister of my best friend. You will be missed. Thanks for watching out for Bill and me.
Steve,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg and Joan Baker
Thoughts and prayers for Teri's family!!!!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dillon & Nikki Baloun
we love you Teri you have been a great sister and have raised a great family you'll be sadly missed by us all…bye love ,your brother bill…
Our prayers are with the family. It's hard to lose someone so young. Hugs to all.
Teri was a ray of sunshine!! I so enjoyed her sweet sense of wit and laughter!! God's blessings to you Steve and family at this sad time and know that there are many of us who are thinking of you!
The world lost an everlasting light with a sparkle in her laugh and eyes. As childhood friends our experiences were many -some that will never be shared. I am happy to have reconnected with this woman a couple of years ago and the visits we had tells me she loved you all. I told her about a week ago that she would be forever my best friend, and I truly mean that. Like you, my heart is breaking for all the times we have lost. But, I want you to only remember the love she had for each of you, the time you shared together, and the laughter you had along the way. She was a truly giving, wonderful woman with a heart and soul like no other. Smart, talented and loved beyond all measure. God holds her now in the palm of his hand, and there is no more suffering or pain – she is whole again. And while her time here is done, her memory will never be forgotten by those of us who truly loved her. May God bless you all and keep you safe until you meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sus
Steve and family,
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time.
I will always remember Teri as sweet, petite, and kind. She nice to everyone. We enjoyed good times together – especially in 4-H and at the Weston County Fair during the summers. The pictures of her in her cowboy hat from the video bring back wonderful memories. I am so sorry to hear of her loss and send my warm condolences to her family.