Martin "Glenn" Perry

Martin “Glenn” Perry, 86, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospice-Johnston surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 29, 1936 to Lester and Opal (Clemens) Perry in Centerville, Iowa.

Glenn moved to Des Moines as a young boy and graduated from East High School. He worked for National Sheet Metal, when they closed, he went to work for Baker Mechanical where he later retired from. Glenn was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 45 and also a member of the Eagle’s Lodge. He loved to travel, especially taking his annual bus trip to Missouri with his wife and friends.

Glenn is survived by his children, Cindy (John Hutton) Renaud, Kristy Richardson, Marty Perry and Melissa Perry; step-son, Doug (Jane) Phillips; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane Koch and Joyce Billings; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; brothers, Daniel Perry and Robert Perry; and his son-in-law, Mark Richardson.

The family will greet friends Monday, February 27, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm with the funeral service to follow at 12 pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Glenn will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Glenn.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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