Lowell Ray Perrigo
January 7, 1947 ~ July 11, 2019
Lowell Ray Perrigo, 72, of Holts Summit, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Boone Hospital in Columbia.
He was born January 7, 1947, on a farm in Monroe County, the son of the late George Lowell and Opal Mae (Blackwell) Perrigo.
Ray served with the United States Army National Guard.
He was united in marriage on July 27, 1968 at the Christian Church in Perry, Missouri to Diana Gayle Bowling, who resides at the home.
Retiring after twenty-seven years as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service, Ray worked in earlier years for Kaiser Refractory, Holsum Bread Company and Oliver Trucking.
He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus, Charter Member, Council 8400; American Legion, Post 221, Paris, Missouri; and served on the Holts Summit Civic Senior Housing Board.
Ray enjoyed hunting, raising bird dogs, fishing, and vegetable and flower gardening. He managed the Coca-Cola Classics softball team and several competitive baseball teams. Spending time with his family and his bird dogs were his favorite pastimes, but he loved being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Diana; two daughters, Julie (David) Ruetz, Holts Summit; Sara (Lance) Martin, New Bloomfield; four grandchildren, Ridge Martin, Tyler Martin, Clayton Martin, and Natalie Ruetz; and four sisters, Joyce (Billy Jo) Young, Central Point, Oregon; Betty Hontz, Union Star, Missouri; Ruth Scott, Mexico, Missouri; and Jolene Giltrap, Mexico, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Harold Hontz and Gene Scott.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Gregory L. Higley officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Missouri Cancer Associates, 1705 East Broadway, Unit 100, Columbia, Missouri 65201; or to St. Andrew Catholic Church, 400 St. Andrew Dr., Holts Summit, MO 65043.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born January 7, 1947, on a farm in Monroe County, the son of the late George Lowell and Opal Mae (Blackwell) Perrigo.
Ray served with the United States Army National Guard.
He was united in marriage on July 27, 1968 at the Christian Church in Perry, Missouri to Diana Gayle Bowling, who resides at the home.
Retiring after twenty-seven years as a delivery driver for United Parcel Service, Ray worked in earlier years for Kaiser Refractory, Holsum Bread Company and Oliver Trucking.
He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus, Charter Member, Council 8400; American Legion, Post 221, Paris, Missouri; and served on the Holts Summit Civic Senior Housing Board.
Ray enjoyed hunting, raising bird dogs, fishing, and vegetable and flower gardening. He managed the Coca-Cola Classics softball team and several competitive baseball teams. Spending time with his family and his bird dogs were his favorite pastimes, but he loved being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Diana; two daughters, Julie (David) Ruetz, Holts Summit; Sara (Lance) Martin, New Bloomfield; four grandchildren, Ridge Martin, Tyler Martin, Clayton Martin, and Natalie Ruetz; and four sisters, Joyce (Billy Jo) Young, Central Point, Oregon; Betty Hontz, Union Star, Missouri; Ruth Scott, Mexico, Missouri; and Jolene Giltrap, Mexico, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Harold Hontz and Gene Scott.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Gregory L. Higley officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Missouri Cancer Associates, 1705 East Broadway, Unit 100, Columbia, Missouri 65201; or to St. Andrew Catholic Church, 400 St. Andrew Dr., Holts Summit, MO 65043.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Can’t believe this. Prayers for your family. He was such a personable guy, never met a stranger. My heart hurts for you.
Everyone should be blessed to have a friend like Ray. Our times shared will forever be remembered. Jim Kropf
Lowell Ray was like a brother. He and my brother Richard Willingham has always been best friends. Such fond memories! You will be missed by many. Lenice Willingham Dunlap
Lots of good memories of Lowell Ray growing up in Santa Fe! He will be missed.
Ray was one of the best friends I had, fond memories of the times we had together in high school. Great guy. So sorry to learn of his passing. Ed Painter
Enjoyed being around Ray! He was always caring and considerate of others. Prayers for the family
My favorite softball coach. I’m sorry to hear this.
Perrigo Family, I am truly sorry to hear of Ray’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a big heart. He was quick to share a laugh and a story and his mushroom stories. He spoke highly of his family and I will miss his visits to Troop F. Rest In Peace, Ray Ray.
Always loved talking baseball and mushroom hunting with Ray. He will be missed by everyone. God Bless!! L Daniel RN
Sorry about Ray – We wrote each other about the family in the past. Keep watch on the family through facebook. Ron Upton
So very sorry to hear of Lowell Rays passing. Such great memories of growing up in Santa Fe. May you cherish the memories.
We will all remember Ray with his big smile and great spirit, and love for his family, his dogs and the outdoors. Our lives were blessed for knowing him. Dr. Dean and Stacey Bates and family and friends from Summit Veterinary Services.
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Prayers to Ray Perrigo and Family. Ray always had a smile on his face, great memories at UPS in Columbia, Mo. God bless, Tonya Houston & UPS Columbia Mo Feeders