of Fremont
Percy Edward Perry, son of Ernest and Mildred Parkin Perry, was born April 22, 1926 in Cozad, Nebraska, the sixth of ten children. He passed away on November 3, 2013 after a brief illness. Percy's early years were spent helping his mother with her large vegetable garden. He played sports in high school, and enlisted in the Army in 1944, serving in the South Pacific until the end of WW II. Returning to the US, Percy was stationed at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin where he met and married Mary Bebee on November 4, 1946. They settled in Cozad, where their two daughters, Linda Louise and Gloria Jean, were born.
Percy worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Cost Control Supervisor for Bridges and Buildings, retiring after 33 years. He also worked with Mary on the weekends when they owned Perry's Sundries in Waterloo. After retirement, Percy and Mary enjoyed traveling around the country, visiting family and friends.
Percy is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Linda (David) Bigley of Colorado Springs, CO and Gloria (Dave) Lamm of Lincoln, CA; four grandchildren, Joilyn (Doug) Sinclair of Atchison, KS, Sean Terry of Overland, KS, Amy (Dennis) Dempster of Roseville, CA, and Scott (Melissa) Lamm of Parker, CO; four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Allen, Orville, Neil, and Herb, and his sisters, Lucille Rohnert, Bernice Miller, Elda Jean Perry, Velma Franson, and Kathleen Perry.
A private service with Military Honors will be held in his honor. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont is assisting the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Karen & Bob Younger
Lincoln, NE Sunday, November 10, 2013 Mary, Gloria and Linda,We were so sorry to learn of Percy's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. He will be missed terribly.
S. Elaine
, TX Monday, November 4, 2013 To the Perry family,I read with sadness of the loss of Percy. My heart goes out to you over your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Galatians 1:3. Please remember that you can lean on your Heavenly Father for support. He is a comforter of all those who mourn. In His Word the Bible, He tells us to throw all our anxiety upon Him, because He cares for us, 1Peter 5:7. Isaiah 41:10. He also tells us of a brighter future when our loved ones will awake from their restful sleep to enjoy life in paradise. John 11:11; John 6:40; Revelation 21:3, 4. Many are finding solace in this promise. I pray that you will also.
Lynn and Ralph Arnold
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Monday, November 4, 2013 Aunt Mary, Gloria, and Linda,We are so sorry that Uncle Perk passed away, we will miss him dearly. Uncle Perk was such a dear sweet sole with a sly wit. We have many great memories. Love to all.