Scott L Porter, 52, reunited with his dad, Gary, unexpectedly on September 18, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, and coach/teammate/friend, who will be deeply missed by all. Scott was born on March 25, 1972 in Hastings, Nebraska.
He graduated from Clay Center High School in 1990 and went onto play football and pursue his Bachelor’s of Science in Education at Wesleyan University. Scott met Tandi (Kramer) in Lincoln, NE in 1996 and united in marriage on May 23, 1998. He took his first teaching/coaching position at Silver Creek, NE in 1997, which later consolidated to Twin River.
While in Silver Creek, Scott and Tandi started a family with two beautiful girls, Bailee and Shaye. In 2004, Scott and Tandi moved to Blue Hill to continue his career, where they were blessed with two more daughters, Karstyn and Bentlee. In 2015, Scott’s career led him to Cambridge, NE.
Scott continued his career at Hitchcock County in 2018, where this would unknowingly be his final field. This is also where he was proud of his new role of becoming a grandpa. Scott’s lifelong passion was sports, where he was known for his dedication to offer his guidance and support to the youth.
He was a devoted dad. In his free time, he enjoyed following his girls in their activities, coaching young men and women on the field or on the court, spending time with his dear friends and family whether it be playing cornhole, going to the lake, watching football, chasing storms or just sharing stories. Coach Porter’s greatest accomplishments started in high school where his team was the state champion in 1986.
As a high school and college player he received numerous accolades. As a football coach he was a four time state finalist with two state championships with over 90% of his seasons ending in the state playoffs. Scott is survived by his loving wife, Tandi; children: Bailee, Shaye (Keaton) Soucek, Karstyn, and Bentlee; and his granddaughter, Porter Soucek; parents, Cindy and Duane Pool of Raymond Ne; sister, Lisa (Eric) Bales of Lincoln; in-laws, Chet (Danele) Kramer of Lemoyne, Karma Kramer of Arthur, NE, Margaret Kostman of Arthur, NE, Tara (Brian) Bender of Kearney, NE, Reed (Micki) Kramer of Oshkosh, NE, and Jalen (Jesse) Snyder of Salida, CO, and numerous “favorite” nieces and nephews, aunts/uncles/cousins.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Gary Porter; grandparents, Dale “Tub” and Betty Porter and Veron and Gladys Head; aunts, Judy, Donna, and Marsha and uncle Terry. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 19,2024, at 6:00 pm under the lights at Coach’s favorite football field in Trenton, Nebraska. The Family requests those coached by or who played beside Scott wear their team attire.
Memorials are suggested to the family of Scott Porter; a scholarship in Scott’s memory will be established. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook..
