Duane Curtis Perry

PERRY, Duane Curtis, age 96, of Novi, passed away on October 19, 2026. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel. A memorial service and interment will take place at Paul Hill Cemetery in St. Paul, IN at a later date. Memorial Contributions in Duane's memory would be appreciated to The Salvation Army.

Duane was born on January 30, 1930, in Detroit, the son of Clarence Ruthven and Elsie Darlene (Curtis) Perry. He married Lorena Ann Pike in St. Paul, IN on December 21, 1952. Duane graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, IN in 1948. and later from G.M.I. He was employed as an Automotive Sales Engineer with Garrett Corporation and Allied Signal for many years. Duane was a member of Antioch Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills, The Birmingham #44 Masonic Lodge and The Elks Lodge. He also was a member of The D.A.C. Duane loved the outdoors, especially Deer Hunting Camp in the U.P. and fishing at Tetu Lodge in Ontario. He obtained his Pilot's License at age 16.

Duane is survived by his three daughters, Valerie Ann Austin, Laurie Kay (Bob) Palmateer, and Marie Lynn (Jim) Middledorf; granddaughter, Emily Perry Austin; step grandsons, Alex (Gina) Palmateer, Dan (Ashleigh) Palmateer, and Tom Palmateer; step-great grandchildren, Gavin, Ava, Emilia, and Eleanor; brothers, Roy (Cindy) Perry, Doug Perry; and several nieces and nephews.

Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Perry; and his step- mother, Dolores (Ridley) Perry; his wife, Lorena Ann Perry; sister, Marilyn Perry; son-in-law, Jim Austin; brother, Bob Perry; and sister-in-law, Bunny Perry. Online tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.