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Kenneth Dean Perry, 71, Warsaw, passed away at 9:42 p.m. Jan. 16, 2014, in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 27, 1942, in Warsaw, to Dale and Grace Kinsey Perry. On July 29, 1961, in Three Rivers, Mich., he was united in marriage to Eva Jane Sutherlin. He leaves behind his wife after 53 years of devotion. He was dedicated to meeting her needs through all the years. He was employed by Indiana-Purdue University as a professor of technology and as city engineer for Warsaw. His memberships include BPOE Elks 802, Society of Professional Engineers, ASME, NRA, GOP-Kosciusko County, YMCA – Kosciusko County and the DT’s Softball Team. He served his local community with passion as city engineer for Warsaw through 1982, councilman from 1984 to 1987, and was one of six member of the Redevelopment Commission. He motivated everybody he touched to achieve high standards and set a strong example of work ethic. He had the courage to do the right thing and was willing to make the personal sacrifices required. He was a man of principle and integrity who followed his beliefs and carried through on his commitments. He nurtured the minds of thousands of students during his 29 years at Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Hail Purdue. He was a hard man with a tender heart and loved to see people grow. Above all, he was the protector and provider of our family until the end. He desired to help the Kosciusko County YMCA complete its new facility and would have greatly appreciated any expressions of love, condolences or respect be directed to this cause. He passes on to his two sons, Lance Perry, Warsaw, and Scott Perry, Fishers, a legacy of devotion to spouse and a priority on family. He says see you later to his 10 grandchildren: Lauren, Landan, Ashley, Lia, Leytan, Angela, Liam, Lorelle, Lilyan and Levi. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery’s Chapel, with Pastors Denney Wilson and J.R. Gray officiating. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. ***** Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
