Son of Milton C. and Dorothy Portmann.
Brother of Richard W. and Patricia Sanow.
Husband of Eleanor H. Portmann (née Hill)
Father of Mary Louise, Robert, Roger, William, and Barbara.
Papa of Christopher J., William, Sean, Brian, Sarah, Patrick, Scott, Adam, Christopher P., and Ann-Marie
US Naval Veteran of World War II & Korea (DD-501 USS-Schroeder)
V12 USNR Oberlin/Case Western
Columbia Midshipman School-Ensign D(L)
Moved from Lakewood, OH to Royal Oak, MI in 1956 where he resided to his death.
Father WWI veteran (ID 334812). Brother WWII veteran.