Obit: Perion, Frank M. (1947 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Coen, DeVries, Perion, Smith, Vande Berg

----Source: The Ladysmith News (Ladysmith, WI) 7/08/2018

Perion, Frank M. (27 FEB 1947 - 6 AUG 2018)

Frank M. Perion, age 71, of the town of Pine River, died after a brief illness on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at his home.

Frank was born on Feb. 27, 1947 to the late Steven and Pearl (Smith) Perion in Ladysmith. He was raised in Ingram, Kenosha and Cicero, Ill. He attended and graduated from Ladysmith High School. He was enlisted in the U. S. Army from 1967-1969, and fought in the Vietnam War. He met Judy DeVries, and the two were married in Oak Brook, Ill. They shared 47 wonderful years together. She survives.

Frank was an eminent domain and real estate appraiser, which he did for most of his adult life. He and Judy lived in McFarland until his retirement in 2007, which is when they moved to Merrill. Frank enjoyed going to the cottage in Kempster, on Long Lake. He was a traveler and went on many trips with Judy around the world. Frank and Judy spent the winters at their home in Palm Springs, Calif. Frank enjoyed golfing, riding his bike and swimming.

He was a sentimental man that had a soft heart. He loved his family and friends dearly.

Frank is survived by his wife, Judy Perion of the town of Pine River; his brothers, Jerry Perion of Middleton and Steven (special friend, Shirley) Perion from Lac Courte Oreillis Indian Reservation; his brothers-in-law, Glenn (Pat) DeVries of Alto and Ed Coen of Green Bay; his sister-in-law, Mary (Mark) Vande Berg of Waupun and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, George and Julie DeVries and his sister-in-law, Renee Coen.

Family requests that donations be directed to the Lincoln County Veterans Donation Fund, 801 N. Sales Street, Suite 104, Merrill, WI 54452.

Per family request, there will be no services held for Frank.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.