Richard Warren Perry
Perry, Richard Warren 74, passed away peacefully at his Minneapolis home, surrounded by family, on September 30th, after a 10 month battle with cancer. Richard was born August 21st, 1946 in Minneapolis. His passion for playing the guitar and making music connected him to many people and places. He played in groups, solo and with his family. After years of being a salesman, painter, tile-setter and handy guy, he became a massage therapist at 46 and dedicated 25 years to healing and helping others through body work, and continued volunteering at CVT after retiring. He was a spiritual man, whose kindness and generosity was unfailing. He enjoyed playing golf and was a dedicated Twins and Vikings fan. To his family, he was a loving and devoted husband and father who encouraged faith in oneself and the goodness of others. His love of song, generous heart, quick wit and easy laugh will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents Warren and Harriet (Mott) Perry. He is survived by his dear wife, Erika (Mueller) Perry; loving children, Emily A. Perry (Andrea Dickinson), Richard "Max" Perry (Lisa Lawrence), AnnieRose Perry (Shane Detwiler); beloved grandchildren, Hazel and Evelyn and treasured sister, Martha (Perry) Mauck (Fred). An intimate memorial service will be held at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel on Saturday October 10, 2020, at 10:00am, (by invitation). Visitation at 9:30am. A celebration of his life will be announced, next year. GILLBROTHERS.com
We also lost George Headrick and Mary Muzetras Headrick just two months apart. Here are the links to their obituaries in the StarTribune.
OUR 55-YEAR REUNION IS HISTORY
OUR FINAL HEAD COUNT WAS AROUND 90
AND ABOUT 20 CAME IN FROM OUT OF TOWN!
I'm starting to receive some photos and will be working to get them up on the website. Jean Lindgren Moskalik and her husband Randy were the first to share some photos, and they've been uploaded to the Photo Albums page. Their photos can be found in the first Album called 55-Year, Part 1.
Joy Lawrence Cabillot also took a bunch of photos and I'll be uploading them to the Photo Albums page as soon as I can.
The evening went well with a cash bar, lots of great food, and plenty of conversation. This venue was ideal because it was one big open ballroom making it easy to keep track of everyone. Our food stations were located in one big area and small plates were used so people would make multiple trips and hopefully cross paths with new people each time. We didn't have a band because we didn't want to stop conversation.
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MORE TO COME!!!!
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
LOST SPUR GOLF AND EVENT CENTER
4pm to Midnight
$36 per person
Lost Spur is located across the river from the MSP Airport and Mall of America just south of the I-494 bridge. It's set on a golf course, so feel free to dress casually, This place has a dynamite chef, so the food will be great!!
Paige Van Vorst added an obituary from 2016 for Larry Grouse. Check on In Memory to read it.
Cathy Meyer sent information recently about the death of Dave Bast. His obituary was printed in the StarTribune on Sunday, July 7th. Click on In Memory for details.
An obituary was added to our website for Jim Kautz, although it's not recent. Paul Welschinger called to say he knew that Jim Kautz had died in 2017, but his name wasn't on the list. Jim's wife was Janet Dombeck Kautz, and she was also a member of our class. Click on In Memory for details.
