Kenneth Perry

Kenneth Milton Perry, age 85, of Waukon, sadly, went home to join his wife, Norma, in Heaven September 13, 2024. They were married 58 years before she passed away in 2022.

Funeral Service was held Friday, September 20 at Community Presbyterian Church in Postville with Pastor Karla Johnson as the officiant. Inurnment took place at Pleasant View Cemetery in Castalia.

Kenneth, the son of Chester and Bessie (McIntosh) Perry, was born October 21, 1938. He grew up on a farm near Castalia. Kenneth graduated from Postville High School where he was a wrestler and still talked about how he would have gone to State had he listened to his coach.

Kenneth was united in marriage to the love of his life, Norma Jean Weston, June 7, 1964. They moved to the family farm when Ken’s dad became ill. They later moved to Cedar Rapids as they both started jobs at Rockwell Collins. He was a proud member of the IBEW 1362. Ken later retired from Rockwell Collins.

In his spare time, Ken loved to fish, hunt, ice fish, boat, have fish fries, camp, play cards and sit by the camp fires. He found great joy going to his grandchildren’s activities and spending time and visiting with his family.

Surviving Ken are his three sons, Kenny (Shellie) Perry of Marion, Kirk (Brenda) Perry of Cedar Rapids, and Kyle (Chris) Perry of Cedar Rapids; his grandchildren, Sean, Shannon and Tyler; and his great-grandchildren, Jakoby and Aspen. He was also a father figure for four of his nephews, Adam, Dan, Jed and Drew Batterson, after they tragically lost their father.

Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Perry, August 26, 2022; his parents, Chester and Bessie Perry; his sister, Lois; and his brother, Marvin.

Ken had a strong faith and believed in miracles. Being reunited in Heaven with his wife Norma is one of the miracles he wished for.

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville assisted the family with arrangements.