Kathleen Ann Porter

🌿 In Loving Memory of

Kathleen “Katie” Ann Porter

November 14, 1962 – April 12, 2025

Kathleen Ann Porter—beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and teacher—passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 62.

Born on November 14, 1962, to Patricia Dolan and the late William Dolan, Katie was raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Joseph High School and later earned her degree from Cardinal Stritch College.

Katie devoted her life to her family, and for more than 40 years, she was a deeply respected and beloved teacher whose selflessness and positive heart shaped generations of students and colleagues alike.

Through years of physical trial, Katie’s beautiful spirit remained unbroken—always radiant with kindness, resilience, and love.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Blake, and their three sons: Drew (Shannon), Trevor, and Quinn (Sarah) Porter. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia Dolan, and her sisters, Therese Dolan and Peggy (Dave) Crocker. Katie was a proud aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Katie shines on in the hearts of all who knew her—through every life she touched, every smile she offered, and every lesson she taught, both in and out of the classroom.

Service at 5:00 p.m., with a celebration gathering immediately following at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Brown Deer Golf Course Clubhouse, located at 7625 N Range Line Rd, Milwaukee, WI. 

All are welcome to gather in her memory and honor a life well lived.