Elizabeth (Beth) Porch

Date of Death: May 17, 2021

Elizabeth (Beth) M. Porch passed away May 17th, 2021.

She was a loving wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Beth was born in Seward Nebraska November 27, 1955 to Bobbie and William Scheiderer who preceded her in death. September 30th, 1995 she married Gary E. Porch of Valparaiso who survives. Beth is also survived by her step-daughters Stacy (Jason) Smith, Tiffany (Jeremy) Easto, and Carrie (Eric) Ackenhusen and six grandchildren Justin, Ryan, Corinne, Ava, Sydney, and Savana, and three sisters Rebecca (Roger) Davis, Barbara (Terry) Quick, Lorelei Newbert, and brother William (Jill) Scheiderer.

She was an active member of the First Unitarian Church of Hobart. Beth and her husband owned and operated Main Street Pizza in Kouts, IN where she showed her passion for cooking and was instrumental in the success of the business. Private cremation services are being entrusted to Geisen Funeral Home, Beth requested no public service.

Elizabeth (Beth) M. Porch passed away May 17th, 2021. She was a loving wife, step-mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Beth was born in Seward Nebraska November 27, 1955 to Bobbie and William Scheiderer who preceded her in death. September 30th, 1995 she married Gary E. Porch of Valparaiso who survives. Beth is alsoContinue Reading

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Beth and I were not close friends, but she was passionate about expressing her personal humanist faith in low-key ways, in service to our church community at First Unitarian Church in Hobart, and I enjoyed our occasional discussions about odd, freewheeling topics of theology and spirituality. She enriched my life by knowing her, and she deeply enriched our church community, and we will miss her.

Beth attended our practice sessions as often as she could. She will be sorely missed by our group. We have been dedicating our practice to her memory. Namaste

Beth was such a beautiful soul. In our church life, she was always generous, warm, hard working and unassuming. She was a great cook who, because of her dedication to others, often missed the service in the sanctuary because she was preparing a meal for our post-service coffee hour. She took on the hard work of fundraising and was active in all those duties that were essential, time consuming, and were without fanfare (like the rummage sale). She was smart, but never one to be pushy in her opinions. She was a tireless doer, yet never sought recognition or the limelight. Hers was a quiet presence, and so her good humor would often sneak up on you; and when it did, it was a delightful surprise. Rarely did she talk about herself. Personally I will always be grateful for the fact that when she cooked she always made something additional for us vegetarians, even when there were just a couple of us. I will miss her.

I'm so sad to hear this. Beth was always so kind to my kids at church. She was always someone I knew I could sit with and talk. She was an empathetic person and you could tell she really cared about others.

Dear Gary and family, Our condolences to all of you. We always enjoyed visiting with Beth and Gary, when eating at Main Street. She will be missed by us. Fondly, Claudi & Gordon

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Beth was a true friend and a powerful force of nature! She saw a need, shared her opinion and her incredible drive to do good in this world! She will live in the hearts of the many lives she touched forever! Sadly missed, greatly loved!

Gary & family, i always enjoyed talking with Beth. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences. Doris

So heartbroken she was amazing person. Her supply of her incredible cole slaw to the Mulberry Community dinner was a love offering to the town. ? my deepest sympathy to Gary and her family.

Just really got to know Beth a year ago, and marveled at her work ethic and ability. She also had a meaningful take on life. God bless you, Beth.

Sorry for your loss. I didn't know Beth well but she was kind To me when I saw her. She did can some good stuff my prayers and thoughts are with you all..Barb

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