Obituary of Victor Perkins
Victor Carl Perkins, 88, of Iola, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Windsor Place in Iola.
Vic was born January 30, 1926, in Gas, Kansas, the son of Ralph H. and Veda M. (Abbott) Perkins. He graduated from Iola High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army for 23 months during World War II. On June 6, 1948, Vic married Maxine Kramer in Iola. They have always made their home in Iola.
Vic worked at LeHigh Portland Cement Company a year before attending Iola Junior College. He worked 4 years at Fritz Auto Supply Store before beginning his career with the City of Iola. He was a bookkeeper for the city 5 years before serving as City Clerk 34 years. He also served as treasurer for U.S.D. 257 for 22 years.
His memberships include Wesley United Methodist Church, Iola Rotary Club and Iola American Legion.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 66 years: Maxine Perkins of the home
3 Daughters: Janet Galloway & husband, Herb of Savannah, GA, Marsha Karniski & husband, Larry of Iowa City, IA and Debra Roe & husband, David of Iola, KS
6 Grandchildren: Lisa Goodman & husband, Micah, Eric Galloway, Sarah Rasch & husband, Damian, Natasha Karniski, Christen Karniski and Jason Roe & wife, Lindsey
2 Great Grandchildren: Ryder Goodman and Julian Roe
He was preceded in death by his parents.
VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola
BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas
MEMORIAL CHOICES: Wesley United Methodist Church or Allen County Hospice
Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.