Donald E. Perry, the son of Dwight and Donna (Hoffrogge) Perry, was born August 3, 1964, in Fairfax, Missouri. Don shoed horses while attending Rock Port, High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1982.
Don owned and operated Tri-City Concrete, Tarkio, Missouri, and was employed as a meat cutter for Missouri Beef Packers, Phelps City, Missouri, Excel Beef Plant, and a meat packing house in Iowa. He also farmed with Mike Leseberg in the 1990s, and was in maintenance at Con Agra, Hamburg, Iowa, and AKS, Clarinda, Iowa. Don was currently helping local farmers.
Don was in Boy Scouts as a youth and enjoyed listening to music. He especially loved riding his Harley, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Don passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 57.
Don was preceded in death by brother, Brian Perry; former wife, Genie K. Perry; and nephew, Brockton Perry. Survivors include sons, Mitchell R. Perry, Hastings, Nebraska, Martin Perry, Clarinda, Iowa, and Andrew Perry, Watson, Missouri; parents, Dwight and Donna Perry, Watson; niece, Breeze Perry, Bellevue, Nebraska; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2022, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. There is no visitation. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Don Perry Memorial Fund to help with final expenses. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.