Died Thursday April 23, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Perry was born June 5, 1927 in Fayetteville, Tennessee to James T. and Marcella 'Hall' Laten. He was raised in Lincoln County, TN. and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1944. He served for a year in the United States Navy then attended and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1949. He was employed by George A. Hormel Company as a hog buyer for 35 years working in Austin, MN., Fremont and Beatrice before returning to Fremont in 1984.
Perry married Dona Ericson on June 4, 1966 in Fremont.
Perry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fremont, Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F & A.M., Fremont York Rite where he received the 'Knight Of York Cross Of Honor', and the Tangier Shrine of Omaha.
Survivors:
Wife Dona of Fremont
Sister Lucia Laten Blackwell of Maryland
Sister-in-law Linda Olson of Missouri
Special Friends Deb and Jimmy Peterson of Fremont
Controlled visitation will be Tuesday from 2pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A funeral (following CDC guidelines) will be held 11am, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Fremont. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Richard and Beverly Holmen
Fremony, NE Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Our love and sympathy to Dona and family at this time. Perry was a man who loved God , his wife, was a loyal friend and served God in so many ways through our ABC family of Nebraska and beyond. Being a member of his Sunday School class was a huge blessing! He touched many by helping in building every Habitat home in Fremont up until he stopped to care fulll time for Dona. He will be missed!!!Richard and Beverly Holmen
Bud and Linda Thomas
Bennington, NE Monday, April 27, 2020 A Great individual, always helpful and willing to share his knowledge. Worked with Perry on Habitat Homes. He will be missed by many. Prayers to the family.Susan E Gillies
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 25, 2020 My deepest sympathies to Dona and family and to the family of First Baptist. He was such a valued part of the ABC/NE and Camp Merrill family. I am grateful to God for Perry's life and service. Blessings and Peace.Cindi and Steve Dodd
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 25, 2020 We were so sorry to hear about Perry"s passing. Perry was truly a remarkable man of character, faith and dedication. It was our pleasure to attend church with him for many years. Prayers for his family and a big hug sent to Dona. Cindi and Steve DoddBrenda Brimmerman
Saint Paul, MN Saturday, April 25, 2020 With deepest condolences. I am the daughter of Gary and Esther Brimmerman. Former member of First Baptist Church.