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Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins

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Birth	:	14 Mar 1927 Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Nov 2016 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Plot	:	addition 6; block 2; row 5; space 8.2
Description	:	Edward Arthur Perkins was born on March 14, 1925, to Harrison and Pearl (Radtke) Perkins in Pisgah, Iowa. Ed attended school at Sunnyside Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1942. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he started farming near Pisgah. Ed married Velma Joan Wickersham on September 10, 1948, in Onawa, Iowa. They were blessed with a son and three daughters. The couple farmed west of Woodbine until they moved into Woodbine in 1998. Ed never officially retired from farming even... Read More	Edward Arthur Perkins was born on March 14, 1925, to Harrison and Pearl (Radtke) Perkins in Pisgah, Iowa. Ed attended school at Sunnyside Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1942. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he started farming near Pisgah. Ed married Velma Joan Wickersham on September 10, 1948, in Onawa, Iowa. They were blessed with a son and three daughters. The couple farmed west of Woodbine until they moved into Woodbine in 1998. Ed never officially retired from farming even though the couple moved to town. Velma died August 30, 2010. Ed served as the commander of the Woodbine VFW for many years. He enjoyed camping at the family campground and at their cabin by Lynch, Nebraska. Ed enjoyed his Allis Chalmers tractors and owned eight tractors. He enjoyed refinishing and restoring metal chairs, collecting door knobs and hats, and feeding the birds and squirrels. Ed coordinated the tractor show at the annual Applefest celebration for many years. He also judged the tractors in the rodeo parade. Ed died November 21, 2016, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, eight months, and seven days. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Velma; and brother, William. Left with memories are his four children, Michael (Carolyn) Perkins of Woodbine, Iowa. Janice (Michael) Kozeny of Papillion, Nebraska, Nancy (John) Thomas of Omaha, Nebraska, Toni (Chris) Oakes of Bellevue, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; 23+ great-grand-children; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 2-8 pm Friday, November 25 at Fouts Funeral Home, 501 Normal Street, Woodbine, Iowa, with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm. The funeral will be 10 am Saturday, November 26, also at the funeral home, followed by burial in Woodbine Cemetery. Afterwards, there will be a luncheon at First Christian Church, 509 Ely Street, Woodbine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From obituary courtesy of Fouts Funeral Home, Woodbine, Iowa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins's memorial?
Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins death?
Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins death on 21 Nov 2016 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Edward Arthur “Ed” Perkins's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

Harrison Arthur Perkins

(1899 - 1991)

Pearl E. Radtke Perkins

(1901 - 1988)

Spouse

Velma Joan Wickersham Perkins

(1929 - 2010)

Siblings

William Lewis “Bill” Perkins

(1926 - 1998)

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