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Robert Perkins Obituary

Perkins, Robert E. "Bud" Age 79, of Waukesha, died Mon., Sept. 8, 2008. Born on Sept. 11, 1928, in the town of Genesee, to Elmer and Myrtle (nee Platner) Perkins. He worked with the Waukesha Co. Park System, retiring in 1997. Survived by his wife, Janet (nee Schmocker), daughters Nancy (David) Witt and Diane (Nicholas) Roethel, and grandchildren Sara, Emma and Lora Witt. Further survived by his aunt Marie Garity, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Donald, Bruce and Lloyd. Visitation Fri., Sept 12, from 4-8PM, at the funeral home. Visitation continues at the funeral home on Sat., Sept. 13, from 9:30 am until the 10:30AM funeral service. Burial Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorials to E & R United Church of Christ, 1220 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186, Salvation Army, 445 Madison St., Waukesha, WI 53188, or H.A.W.S., 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188. RANDLE-DABLE FUNERAL HOME 1110 S. Grand Ave. Waukesha 262-547-4035 www.waukeshafunerals.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 10, 2008.

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