Biography of Duane D. Perry

I, Duane Darcel Perry was born on May 29, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana to Grady Stuart Perry (Age 29) and Jean Eloise Warfield (Age 23). My parents 2^nd Son (Child)



I had one older brother, Grady Gerard Perry. Younger siblings, Curtis Adair, Carolyn Ann, and Coletta Christine.

My Parents:

Paternal:

Grady Stuart Perry was born on February 21, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri to Jefferson Perry (Shuqualak, MS) & Earle Stuart (Hempstead, AK).

Maternal:

Jean Eloise Warfield was born June 5, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Charles W. Warfield & Caroline V. Walters both from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

My Primary Education in Fort Wayne:

McColluch, Memorial Jr High, and Central High School

From 1958 – 1971

We were the last graduating class from Central High School in 1971, I have fond memories from that school.

I met my wife Lois Yvonne Causey in high school and we have been together for more than 50 Years (Married 46). We had 3 children, 2 boys Duane Jr and Leland Lamar, and 1 daughter Latisha Danielle. Our son, Leland passed away March 14, 2012 and this year was the most difficult for the whole family and we survived.

I spent 4 years in USAF from 1976 – 1980. Returned home and got my degree in Electronic Engineering from ITT 1981 – 1983 and Then Philips Medical System hired me right out of school to be a Field Service Engineer for them in 1983. I retired after 37 years working for them and I am enjoying retirement, Grandchildren, and Genealogy.