Steven "Perky" Perkins, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center with his family at his side.
In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning the COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, there will be no public services and cremation rites will be accorded.
Steven Leroy Perkins was born on October 23, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret (Scovill) Perkins. He was the oldest child born to the family.
He graduated from Marshalltown High School with the Class of 1965. In 1966, Perky was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Communications Center specialist during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the Army in November of 1968.
In November of 1969, Steve married Marcia Norman at the Marshalltown Friends Church. The two began a life together having their only child Lisa Michelle.
Steve was very patriotic and always flew the flag proudly at his home. He was a member of the Marshalltown American Legion Post.
He worked for Lennox in Marshalltown for over 40 years as the group leader in the stockroom. Perky enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout his life including going to Vaughn's Pub to be with friends and being the one to organizing "pools" for sports.
He loved to cook and share with family and friends. He loved to cheer on his favorite sports teams which included the Iowa Hawkeyes, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Cubs, and Da Bears. He was great at being an "armchair coach." When he was able to he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, softball, golfing, and racing with his 'cuda.' Most importantly, he loved to share photos of his family with his friends because he was so proud of them and their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife Marcia; his daughter Lisa Michelle (Joe) Huff; and his granddaughters Macy and Marin Huff.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Margaret Perkins; both paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother Kenny Perkins.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning the COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, there will be no public services and cremation rites will be accorded.
Steven Leroy Perkins was born on October 23, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret (Scovill) Perkins. He was the oldest child born to the family.
He graduated from Marshalltown High School with the Class of 1965. In 1966, Perky was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Communications Center specialist during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the Army in November of 1968.
In November of 1969, Steve married Marcia Norman at the Marshalltown Friends Church. The two began a life together having their only child Lisa Michelle.
Steve was very patriotic and always flew the flag proudly at his home. He was a member of the Marshalltown American Legion Post.
He worked for Lennox in Marshalltown for over 40 years as the group leader in the stockroom. Perky enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout his life including going to Vaughn's Pub to be with friends and being the one to organizing "pools" for sports.
He loved to cook and share with family and friends. He loved to cheer on his favorite sports teams which included the Iowa Hawkeyes, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Cubs, and Da Bears. He was great at being an "armchair coach." When he was able to he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, softball, golfing, and racing with his 'cuda.' Most importantly, he loved to share photos of his family with his friends because he was so proud of them and their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife Marcia; his daughter Lisa Michelle (Joe) Huff; and his granddaughters Macy and Marin Huff.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Margaret Perkins; both paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother Kenny Perkins.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
Steven "Perky" Perkins, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at MercyOne Medical Center with his family at his side.
In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning the COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, there will be no public services and cremation rites will be accorded.
Steven Leroy Perkins was born on October 23, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret (Scovill) Perkins. He was the oldest child born to the family.
He graduated from Marshalltown High School with the Class of 1965. In 1966, Perky was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Communications Center specialist during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the Army in November of 1968.
In November of 1969, Steve married Marcia Norman at the Marshalltown Friends Church. The two began a life together having their only child Lisa Michelle.
Steve was very patriotic and always flew the flag proudly at his home. He was a member of the Marshalltown American Legion Post.
He worked for Lennox in Marshalltown for over 40 years as the group leader in the stockroom. Perky enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout his life including going to Vaughn's Pub to be with friends and being the one to organizing "pools" for sports.
He loved to cook and share with family and friends. He loved to cheer on his favorite sports teams which included the Iowa Hawkeyes, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Cubs, and Da Bears. He was great at being an "armchair coach." When he was able to he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, softball, golfing, and racing with his 'cuda.' Most importantly, he loved to share photos of his family with his friends because he was so proud of them and their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife Marcia; his daughter Lisa Michelle (Joe) Huff; and his granddaughters Macy and Marin Huff.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Margaret Perkins; both paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother Kenny Perkins.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
In light of the state wide mandate from Governor Kim Reynolds concerning the COVID-19 that was given on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, stating that no public gatherings over 10 people should take place, there will be no public services and cremation rites will be accorded.
Steven Leroy Perkins was born on October 23, 1947, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Walter and Margaret (Scovill) Perkins. He was the oldest child born to the family.
He graduated from Marshalltown High School with the Class of 1965. In 1966, Perky was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Communications Center specialist during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the Army in November of 1968.
In November of 1969, Steve married Marcia Norman at the Marshalltown Friends Church. The two began a life together having their only child Lisa Michelle.
Steve was very patriotic and always flew the flag proudly at his home. He was a member of the Marshalltown American Legion Post.
He worked for Lennox in Marshalltown for over 40 years as the group leader in the stockroom. Perky enjoyed a wide variety of activities throughout his life including going to Vaughn's Pub to be with friends and being the one to organizing "pools" for sports.
He loved to cook and share with family and friends. He loved to cheer on his favorite sports teams which included the Iowa Hawkeyes, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Cubs, and Da Bears. He was great at being an "armchair coach." When he was able to he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, softball, golfing, and racing with his 'cuda.' Most importantly, he loved to share photos of his family with his friends because he was so proud of them and their accomplishments.
Survivors include his wife Marcia; his daughter Lisa Michelle (Joe) Huff; and his granddaughters Macy and Marin Huff.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Margaret Perkins; both paternal and maternal grandparents; and his brother Kenny Perkins.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
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