Richard "Rich" Portman

Richard Crary Portman was born June 7, 1947, in Nelson, to Richard Sr. and Berneta (Walburn) Portman. In July 1970, Rich married Chris Williamson and to that union two children were born. In 1984 Rich moved to Columbus to be a recruiter for the Army National Guard. On June 11, 1988, he married Patty (Hladik) Shunk, the woman he adored and cherished for 22 years. In 1994 he retired from the Army National Guard. He then worked in sales until 2004 when he became a self-employed contractor.

Rich loved sharing time with his family and friends, but especially his three grandchildren. He enjoyed boating, fishing and Husker football. Rich’s kindness and incredible smile and laugh will be missed by everyone who knew him.