Paul E. Perry Sr. , age 84, of Bluffton, passed away Saturday evening (Dec. 14, 2019) at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Paul was born in Wells County, IN on July 25, 1935 to Earl D. Perry Sr. and Ruth Ann (Richards), they both preceded him in death.

Paul served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea,  he was a member of the American Legion Post 111 in Bluffton. He retired from Franklin Electric in Bluffton after 24 years of service in 1997.  He enjoyed bowling and playing golf, and fishing along the River Greenway.

Paul married Barbara A. (Bertsch) in Bluffton, IN on December 31, 1955, she preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2015.

Additional survivors include a son; Paul E. (Deb) Perry Jr. of Traverse City, MI, a daughter; Tess (Tom) Garrett of Butler, IN, ten grandchildren , eleven grt. grandchildren , four brothers; Carl (Geri) Perry of Bluffton, Earl (Melba) Perry Jr. of Paducah, KY, Bobby (Della) Perry of Bluffton and Kay (Sheila) Perry of Mississippi, two sisters; Pearl Ragg of Bluffton and Norma (Dewey) Zent of Warren, IN. Paul was preceded in death by a son; Daniel D. Perry Sr. and a daughter; Kimiko Hayden, one brother; Norman Perry, two sisters; Melva Mullins and Becky Miller, and a grandson; Andrew R. Perry.

Per Paul's request, their will be no public services.  Burial will take place at the Six Mile Cemetery in the Spring of 2020.

Memorial contributions can be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief or American Legion Post 111 Bluffton, IN.