Michael L. Perrine

Michael L. Perrine, 83, of Troy, IL, born Sunday, December 14, 1941, in Quincy, IL and passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Mike attended Troy Methodist Church in Troy, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (nee Quincy) Perrine; his son, Eric Perrine; his parents, Lindsey R. and Beatrice (nee Guthrie) Perrine; and his sister, Ruth Turner. Surviving are his children, Greg (Rosanne) Perrine of St. Augustine, FL, Todd (Julie) Perrine of Noblesville, IN and Michelle (Doug) McCurley of Troy, IL; daughter-in-law, Nicole Perrine of Crystal Lake, IL; grandchildren, Wes (Rachel) Perrine, Lindsay (Dan) Kistler, Grace (James) Sullivan and Lauren McCurley; great-grandchildren, Ellie Perrine, Ethan Kistler, Jacob Kistler and Maxwell Perrine. Michael Perrine was a graduate of Pittsfield High School, Class of 1959. That same year, he launched a lifelong radio career after winning a high school DJ contest that led to a part-time job at WBBA in Pittsfield. He married the love of his life, Betty Jean, in 1960 in Lincoln County, Missouri, and together they started a family. Michael was a farm broadcaster, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a Cubs fan, and a former Cub Scout scoutmaster who enjoyed mentoring and encouraging others. Mike's passion was farm broadcasting. Over the course of his career, he worked in radio sales and management across Illinois and in Texas and Wisconsin, including time with KRIG, WGEM, WCSI, WLDS, WJIL, WKAN, Tribune Radio Networks, WGN Radio, and AgriTalk Radio Network. He later founded MP Ag Radio in Troy, Illinois, which he owned and operated. A 46-year member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Mike was honored as Farm Broadcaster of the Year and inducted into the NAFB Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed serving as a board member of the Tri-Township Public Library District. Memorials may be made to National Association of Farm Broadcasting Scholarship Foundation , 1100 Platte Falls Road, P.O. Box 500, Platte City, MO 64079 or Troy Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294. Visitation will be 10 to 11:30 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Troy Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Troy Methodist Church with Rev. Andy Adams and Rev. Dan Perry officiating. Lunch will follow the service at Troy Methodist Church. A private family Interment will take place at Friedens cemetery, Troy, IL. RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL