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William Perry Obituary

William H. Perry Jr., 75, of Midland, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, 2015, at Brookdale Senior Living in Midland. He was born Aug. 30, 1939 in Ishpeming, Mich., son of the late William Henry Perry Sr. and Irene M. (Hakala) Perry.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, from the Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Jefferson Avenue in Midland, with the Rev. Gerald Ferguson officiating. His cremains will be placed in the All Saints Memorial Gardens at the church.

Bill's family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the services. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Trinity Lutheran Church, A&D Charitable Foundation or Midland Senior Services. Cremation and Celebration of Life Services have been entrusted to the care of the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Directors, 1200 W. Wheeler Street, Midland.

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Published by Midland Daily News on Sep. 3, 2015.

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September 3, 2015

Nancy, I wanted to send my condolences to you on the loss of your husband, Bill. I still remember when you got married while I was still working at Midland in ICU. I hope you and your family find peace at this difficult time. Cathy Almy Maassen

Jeff, Michelle, & Benjamin Schoenhals

September 2, 2015

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Shona Siddiqui

August 26, 2015

We are missing Bill's gentle presence at Clare Bridge of Brookdale Midland. Blessings and peace to his family. Bill is at peace now.

Shona Siddiqui

August 26, 2015

William (Bill) Perry will be dearly missed at Brookdale Midland. Bill was always pleasant, kind and was a pleasure to see and sit with. May God bless him and may he rest in peace. We were blessed and honored to know Bill, his wife Nancy and the rest of his family and friends. The Brookdale managers and staff are keeping Bill and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Shona Siddiqui, Sales and Marketing Manager, Brookdale Midland

Teresa Pennington

August 24, 2015

I remember Bill, fondly, from Alkanolamines/244 where he was a pipefitter. Bill was always friendly and helpful. He used to take a "mini nap" on lunch break, on a hard wooden bench and would wake up on time and ready for a full afternoon. I hope you are able to focus on the many good memories during this tough time. Bill was one of the very few good things about my first two years of work in Midland. He is a great guy.

Gladys Collison

August 22, 2015

Losing Will is so hard.


He is missed so much.
So hard to believe that we have lost Will.

August 22, 2015

Nancy and family--thinking of you. Glad that Bill's dark night is over and that he is now in the light of God's glory. Pastor Kirk

Renee Pope

August 20, 2015

Bill is deeply missed. He brought joy and smiles to us daily. He will always hold a place in our hearts. May he now rest peacefully. Praying for your family during this time.

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