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Perry Schenkelberg Obituary
Miami - Perry Dale Schenkelberg, 59, passed away Saturday, August 1st at Jackson Memorial Hospital ICU in Miami after a week-long fight with pneumonia post-appendectomy.
Perry was born April 4, 1961, at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, to parents Barb and Dale Schenkelberg. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1979 and joined the Army shortly after. He proudly served for several years and traveled as far as Milan, Italy and Berlin, Germany.
He was married to Margie Schenkelberg for 9 years and had two daughters, Brianna and Kayla, of whom he was incredibly proud. All who knew Perry were familiar with his love for camping in the great outdoors, his skills at building with wood, and his undying sense of humor. Perry was a skilled automotive technician before becoming Parts Manager for many years, and was involved in search and rescue while living in Colorado.
Perry moved to Florida in 2013. Shortly after, he lost his vision to glaucoma but his sense of humor was never lost. He always had a blind pun or joke ready. He helped lead others into a world without sight through the Lighthouse for the Blind after moving to Miami.
Even when life knocked him down by taking a leg, he always got back up and had a laugh ready. Perry will be greatly missed as a father, son, brother and friend.
He is survived by his mother, Barb Schenkelberg; his sister, Kim (Ken) Lawson; his daughters, Brianna (Brian) Gonzalez and Kayla Schenkelberg; his nephews, Blake and Connor Lawson; his significant other, Mireya Vega; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dale Schenkelberg.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, a gathering for family and friends will be held later this year in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.
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Margrit
August 2, 2022
Sending love from Berlin, Germany
Raechel Trimble
August 1, 2022
It´s been 2 years already since you left us and moved to Heaven. Say hello to your Uncle Dick who joined you May 11. I know you and he had a connection.
Love, Aunt Raechel
Brianna Gonzalez
August 1, 2021
Happy one year in the afterlife birthday. Can´t believe it´s been a full year today.
Raechel Trimble
September 9, 2020
Hey Nephew,
We are all so sad you left us so soon. How am I gonna get your hysterical posts about your liberal friends now? Who is gonna update me on the weather in Florida. Gosh, I am gonna miss you Perry but we will meet again soon. Tell Grandma Nellie hello along with all the Borchard clan.
Mireya
August 15, 2020
This was a day for the books 7-25-15. We were caught in a torrential downpour at Shula’s 2 in Islamorada. We had quite a few and went to the outside porch and laughed till we cried. Finally ended up running to the car through knee-high rain. You sure did love a good storm. It’s supposed to get easier but it’s not. I miss you baby and love you so much more.
Mireya
August 8, 2020
I miss your zest for life — even without sight and missing one leg you loved life. Your positivity was contagious. Here’s a picture of you at Margaritaville in Key West. Nowhere you set your mind on going that you didn’t get to. I love you. ❤
Mireya Vega
August 4, 2020
I cannot believe I’m reading your obit. I miss your laughter and silly ways. I dint know how to do this thing called life without you in it. So for now I’ll continue one day at a time, held by the grace of God, the support of loved ones, and the prayers of strangers who have become friends. I love you so much Perry S.
Mireya Vega
August 3, 2020
Top Guns.
Brianna Gonzalez
August 3, 2020
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