Steven Craig Porter Sr.

Steven Craig Porter Sr.
of Des Moines, Iowa

Steven Craig Porter Sr., 74, passed away at home on August 10, 2025. He was born the son of Mervin and Virginia (Kleinschmidt) Porter on October 19, 1950.

While living in California, Steven worked for Pfizer. For the past 18 years, he was part of the maintenance department at the Iowa State Fair. He had a passion for collecting Eagles memorabilia, camping, working on race cars, and cheering on NASCAR — with Dale Earnhardt Sr. as his favorite driver. But above all, family was everything to him.

Those left to cherish Steven’s memory include his wife of 31 years, Sherry; children, Dannielle (James), Allfree, Steven Porter II, James Cornell Collins, Laura (Eric) Muench and Kami (Jason) Hausman; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Gary Porter and Tracy Porter; sisters, Pamela Porter Grafton and Jacque Reilly; sisters-in-law, Sheila Nagel and Sharlene (Alan) Staskal; brother-in-law, David (Michelle) Kulla, his beloved Peanut (his Pomeranian dog), along with a host of extended family and friends.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents and step-son, William Kellis.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn, 205 South 64th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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