Ronald Dale Perin

Parnell- Ronald "Grumpy" Dale Perin was born March 10, 1933 in Baxter, Iowa. The son of Arthur and Grace (Rankin) Perin. Ron was united in marriage to Mary Louise Sally on December 29, 1951, to this union they were blessed with two daughters, Cindi (Lucinda) and Jennifer. They later divorced. On March 17, 1979, Ron married Patricia Eckhoff. She died November 2, 1996. He lived most of his life in Coralville where he owned and operated Ron's Service for many years. He's also worked in road construction helping build Interstate 80. Ron moved to the Parnell area in 1997 to the acreage that he and Pat had wanted to buy before her death. Grumpy as people called him was known for his hog roast's especially his famous sidepork prepared with his own "special secret seasonings" for many years. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ron passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 81 years.

He is survived by two daughters: Cindi (Terry) Konicek of Newhall and Jennifer (Scott) Anderson of Des Moines; three grandchildren: Danielle (Scott) McGrath of Cedar Rapids, Courtney (Jason) Mehring of Newhall and Cameron Konicek of Cedar Rapids and a great grandson: Jackson McGrath; brother: Ken Perin of Humboldt and a sister: Mary Ellen Hoefing of Mason; also survived by his wife Pat's family. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 2 brothers: David and Al.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 4:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Williamsburg. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the funeral home. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com