Wayne Perry

WAYNE PERRY

Cedar Rapids

Wayne Russell Perry, 85, of 6721 Amhurst Dr. SW, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church by the Rev. Steve Knudson with military services by American Legion Post 727. Burial: 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Cemetery in Riceville. Friends may visit with the family Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home and Friday after 10 a.m. at the church.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Darlyne; two sons, Russell of Mount Vernon and Jim of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Janet (Greg) Robertson of Cedar Rapids and Jean Hill of Kingsport, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Zona Jones of Grinnell and Joan (Kent) Boisen of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Robertson; a great-granddaughter, Kylee Cagle; and a sister, and brother-in-law, Irene and Lyle Schutte.

Wayne was born Nov. 14, 1930, in Chester, the son of James Phillip and Myrtle Leone Aulwes Perry. He graduated from LeRoy High School in LeRoy, Minn., in 1949 as valedictorian and a football star. Wayne joined the Air Force in 1950 and married Darlyne Louise Sande on June 22, 1952, in Decorah. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in 1955 and retired in 1989 after 24 years at P&H Harnischfeger.

He was a member of Disabled American Veterans.

Wayne enjoyed playing and teaching his family the fun of cards, especially his favorite game of 500. He liked taking trips with his family and always cherished the memories of an African Safari they took in 2005 where they hunted big game.

Wayne will be remembered as a great listener and for having a loving heart.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.