Joshua Donald Perry's Obituary
Joshua Donald Perry, age 16, passed away at his home in Oshkosh unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday evening October 4, 2017. Josh was a kind and loving young man and always had a smile on his face. He loved helping others and he touched many peoples lives. Josh was born in Oshkosh on January 26, 2001 the son of Jeffrey and Angeline (James) Perry. Josh was a Junior at Oshkosh West High School. Josh was a member of the Varsity and Marching Bands, he loved playing his trumpet, also FFA and 4H friends 4H club. He loved bowling, attending car shows, WWE wrestling and showing cows at the fair.
Josh is survived by his parents Jeffrey and Angeline of Oshkosh and his sister Amy Kathleen Perry of Oshkosh. Paternal grandmother Agnes Perry of Rosendale, maternal grandparents Peter and Kathleen James of Fond du Lac and great grandmother Loretta Meinke of Fond du Lac. Also his beloved dog Shelby. Many aunts, uncles, cousins and family and friends.
Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Donald Perry, great grandparents Ralph Meinke and John and Marlene James.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11 am at St. Raphael's Catholic Church at 830 S. Westhaven Drive. Oshkosh, WI 54904. Father Tom Long will be the celebrant. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the church from 4 pm until 8 pm and also on Thursday at the church from 10 am until the time of Mass. Committal services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Oshkosh after the Mass.
In Lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials should be directed to the Treffert Center at 371 East 1st St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
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