Dale Nelson Perkins, 95 of Yorkville, IL passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 12, 1929 in Aurora, IL. The son of Ira and Lillian (Nelson) Perkins. He married Ethel Lois Christian on March 18, 1950 in Helmar, IL. and were married for 69 years. He was a lifelong member of Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ. He owned and operated Perkins Builders Inc. He and Ethel enjoyed traveling and explored all 50 states together. Dale was a life-long tennis player, actively playing into his 80’s. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, Jim (Judy) Perkins, and son in laws, Dale (Lea) Humphrey and Lee Ming; grandchildren, John (Brandy) Thomas, Dave Thomas, Mike (Jen) Anderson, Nolan (Melissa) Ming, Nathan (Korena) Ming, Kelli Perkins, Kristi (Adam) Janssen, and Lexi (Mike) Crasco; great-grandchildren, Kai, Lahna and Veyda Thomas, Van and Lucy Anderson, Olivia, Anna and Ella Ming, Kamdyn, Kashton and Raina Ming, Damon Rich, Finley and Abilene Hillgoth, Dustin and Donar Perkins, Amelia, Caleb and Barrett Janssen, and Jackson, Morris and Ronan Crasco.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ethel Perkins, daughters Patty Thomas, Peggy Humphrey and Janie Ming, son-in law Gary Thomas, grandson Ryan Perkins and sister Yvonne Karkow.
Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. All are welcome to join the family for a service of remembrance with Pastor Elizabeth Hartung overseeing at 11:00 am with luncheon to follow until 2:00 pm in Dale’s Honor at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at located at 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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He is survived by his son, Jim (Judy) Perkins, and son in laws, Dale (Lea) Humphrey and Lee Ming; grandchildren, John (Brandy) Thomas, Dave Thomas, Mike (Jen) Anderson, Nolan (Melissa) Ming, Nathan (Korena) Ming, Kelli Perkins, Kristi (Adam) Janssen, and Lexi (Mike) Crasco; great-grandchildren, Kai, Lahna and Veyda Thomas, Van and Lucy Anderson, Olivia, Anna and Ella Ming, Kamdyn, Kashton and Raina Ming, Damon Rich, Finley and Abilene Hillgoth, Dustin and Donar Perkins, Amelia, Caleb and Barrett Janssen, and Jackson, Morris and Ronan Crasco.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ethel Perkins, daughters Patty Thomas, Peggy Humphrey and Janie Ming, son-in law Gary Thomas, grandson Ryan Perkins and sister Yvonne Karkow.
Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home. All are welcome to join the family for a service of remembrance with Pastor Elizabeth Hartung overseeing at 11:00 am with luncheon to follow until 2:00 pm in Dale’s Honor at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at located at 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, IL 60560. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave,
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3022
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