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William Perrine Obituary
PERRINE, WILLIAM R. Ann Arbor, MI
Age 70, died peacefully Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born November 28, 1941 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Clarence & Evelyn (Riesen) Perrine. Bill worked for the City of Ann Arbor Forestry Division for 34 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Ann Arbor. Bill enjoyed woodworking, chainsaw carving of animals and being with his family and friends. On June 10, 1962, he married Karen Clark in Whitmore Lake, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Jerry (Lynnette) Perrine of Brighton; two grandchildren, Laura and Joshua Perrine; three siblings, Mary Ann (Bill) Hatswell of Howell, Phillip Perrine of Davie, FL, Yvonne Perrine of Fowlerville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 26, 3:00 at Ann Arbor First Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Ann Salyer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 2780 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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George S Hunt, Jr.
August 19, 2025
Darn it, the selection buttons down below won't let me select both Friend, and Work, but them's the facts. This recalls to me how good a friend and co-worker Bill was. My comments just after his passing still stand, and my memories of him are still filled with the enjoyment I felt in his company. Doggone it, you are missed Bill.
John @Linda Rowen
September 10, 2012
We are sorry for your lose of a loved one. Bill was a great guy. He was a freind when we lived in Ann Arbor.You will be in our prayers.
Emma Tobin with her Great Uncle Bill
Sarah Tobin
August 26, 2012
Sarah Tobin
August 25, 2012
My uncle Bill was an inspiration too me! In middle school I was given an assignment to write a paper on my hero ,and I wrote about Uncle Bill It was the only A I ever earned on a paper.Thank~you Uncle bill for inspiring me to write!
Charlie and Karen Swanagon
August 23, 2012
Bill chopped down our old pine tree as we watched.
It was a wonderful memory of a great guy.
Tammy, Brenda, Mike, and Shirrell Goll Family
August 22, 2012
So sorry to hear about your loss. It wasn't that long ago Shirrell and I ran into Bill at Doc's office. The Perrine family were good friends and neighbors with our family back on N. Territorial. I think of Bill every time I look at all the wonderful trees he planted in my parents yard.
August 21, 2012
We are sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories working with Bill over the years at the City. Our prayers are with you.
Mike & Melba Fritz
Lynne Dickey
August 21, 2012
I was so sorry to learn that Bill passed away. Bill and Karen are clients where I worked and I have known them for many years. Thoughts and prayers are with Karen and family during this time of sadness.
KAREN TIMPE
August 21, 2012
BILL WAS A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND A GREAT CUSTOMER AT BIG BOY WHEN I WOULD WAIT ON HIM ANDKARENMANY MEMORIES MADE THROGUH OUT THE YEARS OF FAMILY GATHERINGS, RIP I WILL MISS ARE CHATS AT THE BIG BOY...
Thomas Shields
August 21, 2012
Holly and I send our deepest sympathy at the loss of a great neighbor, friend and handy-man. Bill was a man of sound reasoning and he will not be forgotten. A fixture in the neighborhood for as long as I can remember. You are in our prayers.
Deborah Goodman-Vogel
August 20, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about his passing I didn't know him very well but my mom and dad Loren and Alice Goodman were friends with Bill and Karen they are saddened greatly by his passing.
August 20, 2012
I worked with Bill when I started with the City. Bill was a Great person.
Charlie Sanders
August 20, 2012
I worked with Bill when I started at the city
Charlie Sanders
Pat Buss
August 20, 2012
You were a great neighbor. Rest in Peace.
Charles and Pat Buss
Darlene Covell
August 19, 2012
I so much enjoyed meeting Bill and the rest of the family when I was taking my dog Bailey to Arbor Hospice. I always found Bill to be upbeat and he always had a smile on his face. The "doughnut man' was always loved there. And the care and concern that he always showed for his mother was a real inspiration. I will never forget him and the rest of the family.
I am so sorry for your loss of this very special man.
Heather and Jason Fox
August 19, 2012
Thinking of the family!"Uncle Bill" will be missed. What a great guy!
George Hunt
August 19, 2012
Bill,
You will be sorely missed. Your expert advice about everything from tree work to how to live life to the fullest helped me through some of the toughest years of my life. After I learned to take life as it comes, from you, my life turned around. Don't worry, be happy had to be your motto. I wish I had gotten back to A2 often and long enough to stop by and see you one more time. You were a good friend and co-worker.
Jerry Perrine
August 19, 2012
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 26, at 3 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 2780 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor. Let's celebrate my Dad, and everybody's "Uncle Bill"
Diane Himebaugh
August 19, 2012
the world has lost one of the kindest humans I have known. Always a friendly smile for everyone.
Norman & Dawn (& Wiggles) Stevens
August 19, 2012
Our dear friend for over 34 years, he was one of God's special creations.
Cam and Kathy Knight
August 19, 2012
We're so sorry Karen and Jerry. let us know about when and where the services are.
Alan Richardson
August 19, 2012
Sorry for your loss Jerry.
Andy and Jo Rupert
August 19, 2012
The neighborhood won't be the same without Uncle Bill.He was the best neighbor we could have ever asked for. Always there with words of wisdom- like dragin' milk and ain't that a mess.He gave my daughter her first magic bike.And man was it magic- she jumped on and peddled away no training wheels and no help! For 25 years we loved living by this man. How we're going to miss our Uncle Bill.
Love Always
Thomas Kincaid
August 19, 2012
God's Peace and comfort be with all the Perrine family at this time. Kincaid's....former Whitmore Lake residents.
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