NICHOLAS PERKINS

Nicholas (Nick) Perkins 1994-2022 Nicholas (Nick) Perkins,28, of Clarinda, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at UNMC, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held,11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10. 2022 at the Nodaway Valley Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Brian Bontrager officiating. Open visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday September 9 at the funeral home and visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10 at Nodaway Valley Funeral Home prior to the service. Burial will be in the Clarinda Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the education fund for his daughter Paige Perkins. Memories can be shared with the family at www.Nodawayvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Nodaway Valley Funeral Home of Clarinda. Nicholas Tyler Perkins (Nick) was born February 18, 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. The son of Charles E. Perkins Jr. and Rebecca (Noll) Perkins. Nick graduated from Millard West High School in 2012. After high school Nick attended Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from the Utility Line Program in 2013 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Nick worked for Omaha Public Power District at the Elkhorn Service Center line department as a summer intern as part of the Utility Line program. After graduating Nick worked for Westar Energy in Topeka, Kansas. Nick was inducted into IBEW Local #304, Nick's dad Charlie was proud to be invited to Nick's induction and was the one to swear Nick into the IBEW. Nick was hired for a position with MidAmerican Energy as an Apprentice Lineman in Clarinda, Iowa after leaving Westar Energy. Shortly after Nick transferred his IBEW Membership to IBEW Local #499. Nick became a Journeyman Lineman in 2017. Nick enjoyed spending time with his daughter Paige and stepchildren Rio, Matt and Lexi, playing with his dogs and riding his 4-wheeler and motorcycle. You could always find him tinkering in his garage or enjoying the outdoors. Nick had many friends and was loved by all he crossed. He loved pizza, ranch, and hot sauce. His laugh was infectious, and he knew how to make the whole room smile. When you became Nick's friend you could count on a lifelong friendship. Nick left us all with a lifetime of memories and will be greatly missed. Nick is survived by his daughter Paige and stepchildren children Rio, Matt, and Lexi. Parents Charles and Rebecca Perkins. A sister Sarah (Perkins) Nichols (Kyle) and a brother Charles E. Perkins III (Allie). Nieces Penelope and Gianna Nichols and nephews Charles IV and Barrett Perkins. Nick was loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who Nick loved as family. Nick is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Gail Perkins.