Dale William Perry Obituary

Adrian Daily Telegram

Posted Feb 25, 2012 @ 08:10 AM

CLINTON, Mich.


Dale William Perry, age 70, of Clinton passed away suddenly at
his home Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Dale was born Jan. 9, 1942, in
Berkley, Mich., the son of James Raymond and Emily May (Hunt)
Perry. He was married to his loving wife of 47 years, Linda
(Cross), on July 18, 1964, in Detroit. After graduating from
Olivet College, he taught economics at Tecumseh High School
before beginning his 46-year career with Ameriprise Financial.
Besides his career helping others reach their financial goals,
Dale enjoyed a number of hobbies. Dale and Linda enjoyed
traveling, their favorite destination being Punta Cana, where
they were accompanied by many family members and friends over
the years. Besides traveling, Dale enjoyed tending to his bird
feeders, gardening and most of all encouraging his
grandchildren in their educational and athletic endeavors. 

In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by two sons,
Bryan (Tammy) Perry of Clinton and their children, Kyle and
Karson, Jason (Jami) Perry of Tecumseh and their children, Coy
and Colt; two daughters, Lisa (Mark) Craft of Clarkston and
their children, Alyssa and Bryant, and Traci (Steve) Stahr of
Linden and their children, Adam (Alyssa), Jordan, Collin,
Nolan; and great-grandchildren, Seth and Sophia Stahr; and one
brother, Gerald Perry of Bishop, Texas. He was preceded in
death by his parents; two brothers, James and Robert Perry;
and one sister, Emily Barton. 

Funeral services for Dale will be held on Monday, Feb. 27,
2012, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with
the Rev. John Trimble officiating. Cremation will follow the
service. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. and on Monday prior to the service from 1 to 1:45
p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh. You may send
condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
Dale’s name for advancements in cardiac research. Envelopes
are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh.