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Ronald Perry Obituary
May 27, 1948 - July 17, 2025
Ronald "Ron" E. Perry, 77, of Bettendorf passed away after a long and hard battle of cancer for 3 years on July 17, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook House. Per his wishes, cremation rites will take place. A family led celebration will be held at a later date. Memorials may be left to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
Ron was born on May 27, 1948 in Fort Madison, IA to Ralph and Glennis (Crawford) Perry. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1967. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn O'Neil on May 4, 1968 in Ottumwa. Ron worked as a substance counselor at New Life Outpatient Center, retiring in 2013.
Ron was an avid college football fan, rooting for his 2 favorite teams, Notre Dame and Iowa Hawkeyes. He never met a stranger and made acquaintances with everyone. Ron loved his family and always kept them on their toes with his witty humor. He also enjoyed being outdoors whether it was grilling, watching hummingbirds and loving his golden retriever, Cassadie.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; children, Scott (Ruth) Perry of Durant and Ryan (Heather) Perry of Belleview, Fl; 2 grandsons, Nicholas (Chelsie) Perry of Coal Valley and Rylan Perry of Durant; siblings, Rebecca Baty, Bonnie (Paul) Shovlain and Ruthanne (Denny) Thompson; sister-in-law, Patty Spain and nephew, Greg Spain; step grandchildren, Lily (Les) Flescher and Hannah Bassett; great grandchildren, Boston, Brox, Lennox, Norah, Perry and Cooper Flescher and multiple nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Kimberly Sue Perry; in-laws, Robert and Francis O'Neil and brother-in-law, Mike O'Neil.
Special thank you to good friend and neighbor, Sandy LaMar family.
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Todd Kendall
July 21, 2025
My heart goes out to the Perry family. I knew Ron from his 1st day at New Life. What a guy,,funny, always had time for others, and spoke highly of his family. Unfortunately we lost track of each other over the years. Ron was a honest man, who cared and wasn't afraid to speak the obvious. Rest in peace my friend, and may your family find comfort and peace knowing the many lives Ron helped change.
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