ST. LOUIS, MO–John Portner, 58 of St. Louis, MO passed away on December 12, 2024 from medical complications. John is survived by siblings, Tom (Diane) Portner of New Ulm, Jim Portner of St. Louis, MO., Janey Martin-Hart of Phoenix, Arizona and 8 nephews/nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Debra Blesz, nephew, Justin Portner, Jeanne Sumner (Jim). Private arrangements are pending.