Glenn Eugene Perry

MINNEOLA – Glenn Eugene Perry - August 23, 1931 – January 27, 2026

Glenn Eugene Perry, 94, of Minneola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born in Bloom, Kansas, on August 23, 1931, he was the beloved son of Albert and Georgia Perry.

A proud graduate of Bloom High School, Glenn answered the call to serve his country with honor, serving in the United States Army during the Korean War from January 30, 1952, to December 31, 1953. His courage, dedication, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

On June 27, 1954, Glenn married the love of his life, Betty Lou, beginning a partnership that would span 71 remarkable years. Together, they shared a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Glenn lived in Bloom, Kansas until 1990, when he and Betty Lou moved to Minneola, KS, where they continued to build cherished memories surrounded by family and friends.

Glenn dedicated much of his life to his work at Natural Gas Pipeline, where he served with diligence, integrity, and quiet commitment until his retirement. He approached every task with the same steadfastness and care that defined his life and relationships.

Glenn was a devoted father and grandfather whose love and guidance shaped the lives of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Perry of Minneola, KS; his son, Glenn Perry of Bloom, KS; daughters Jacqueline Griekspoor and husband Bruce of Wichita, KS, and Barbara Mashak and husband Marty of Pretty Prairie, KS; one sister, Florence Hall and husband Lawrence of Minneola, KS; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Athena, and brothers William and Jimmie Perry.

A man of deep and abiding faith, Glenn was a faithful member of the Bloom United Methodist Church, the Minneola United Methodist Church, and most recently, the Cross Walk Christian Church of Minneola, KS. His life radiated kindness, humility, and devotion-to God, to family, and to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He carried a quiet strength, a gentle heart, and a reassuring presence that will be remembered by all who knew him.

Though he has left this earthly world, his family finds comfort in the words of scripture: "Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you." – John 16:22

Glenn Eugene Perry lived a life of love, faith, and service. His legacy will endure in the hearts of his family, his friends, and all who were blessed to know him-a life well-lived, a love well-shared, and a heart that will be remembered forever.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am Monday, February 2, 2026 at CrossWalk Christian Church, Minneola, with Pastor Brad Kefauver officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloom Cemetery with military honors by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard and Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation with the family present will be Sunday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola.

The family suggests memorials to Minneola District Hospital or CrossWalk Christian Church both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.