Robert E. Perry. Sr. Obituary (1944

Robert E. Perry Sr., 77, of Madison, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Robert was born March 9, 1944 in Madison to Willard and Laura (Massey) Perry. He was married April 17, 1965 in Madison to Janice A. DeGroff. Robert worked as a crane operator and a custodian at WPS and held various other part time jobs. Robert enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. Robert proudly served his country during Vietnam as a member of the United States Navy. Robert is survived by his wife Janice; their children Dorothea (David) Rudzitis, Janice (Zack) Walhovd, Tonia (Scott Sr.) Ready, Robert Jr. (Nancy) Perry, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 23 at 10 AM at Grasse Funeral Home in Rio. Interment with Full military honors will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 22 from 4 to 7 PM at Grasse Funeral Home and again from 9 AM until the time of services Thursday.