Patricia "Pat" I. Perkins

April 4, 2015

Patricia "Pat" I. Perkins, 81, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Parkview Hospital – Randallia, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Rassi) Levy. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. She was also a member of the church choir and volunteered at Central Lutheran School. She was a bus driver at East Allen County Schools for 23 years, retiring in 1996. The IU Basketball and Detroit Tiger fan also enjoyed fishing, but most of all she loved spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Warren; children, Barb (Scott) Feasby, Rick (Renee) Perkins, Doug (Michele) Perkins, Kristi (Jeff) Grubb all of New Haven, Bob (Cindy) Perkins of Convoy, OH, and Kathy (Ron) Strahm of Monroeville; siblings, David (Cindy) Levy of South Carolina and Carol (Dallas) Shoesmith of Battlecreek, MI; grandchildren, Meghann, Brandon, Keri, Abby, Matt, Jamie, Zach, Madison, Ian, Kiersten, Katie, Spencer, Paige, Ryan, Alison, and Sara; and four great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marlene Erb and Joan Scheitlin; and granddaughter, Melissa Perkins. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2014 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Pastor Scott Zeckzer officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to Central Lutheran School, New Haven or donors choice.