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Eldon Clifford Perry, of St. Croix Falls, Wis., passed away Dec. 24, 2004. He was born June 19, 1927, in Chetek, Wis. Eldon married Juanita Perry (nee Elwood) July 2, 1949.

He is preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Violet Perry and son-in-law James C. Larsin.

Eldon is survived by wife, Juanita and children: Gloria Larsin, Susan Newell (Robert), Thomas Perry, Mitchell Perry (Judy), Lynn Erickson (Bruce), Vicky Korynta (Harlan), Mark Perry, Randy Perry, Lance Perry, Stephen Perry and Lisa Jensen (Paul); three brothers and two sisters: Neil and Jackie Perry, Clifton and Karen Perry, Robert and Phyliss Perry, Elaine and Dick Craven, Kathy and Les Guibord; 28 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Eldon served in the Navy for two years (1944-1946) as a Seabee. He worked as a diesel machanic and loved what he did. His love of travel allowed Eldon and Juanita to live in many places in the USA but his love of family always brought them home again.

Funeral services were Dec. 27, 2004. Interment will be in the spring.

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