Donald J. Perkins

Perkins, Jr., Donald J. (“Butch”) died in his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on April 16, 2017, at the age of 61. Mr. Perkins is survived by his son, Ryan Perkins of Austin, Texas, his sister, Donita Luaders and her husband Brent Luaders of Montreal, Missouri, and his brother Richard Perkins and his partner Yvonne Yates, of Fenton, Missouri, and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Perkins, his father, Donald J. Perkins, and his nephew Joseph Perkins. Butch was a veteran of the Gulf War and travelled the world while serving his country. He retired as a Major in the U.S. Army in 1991. Butch was a voracious reader, a studied numismatist, and loved fishing for Crappie. A celebration of Butch’s life will be held at Feiser Funeral Home in Fenton on May 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.