Alan Curtis Perrin, 67, Waterford, died Feb. 5, 2014, at his residence. He was born Aug. 22, 1946, to the late George and Irene Perrin in Milwaukee. He spent his early life in Menomonee Falls where he graduated from Menomonee Falls High School.
After graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight simulator instructor. It was as an instructor that he found his calling as a pilot.
On Sept. 16, 1967, he married the love of his life, Caryl Vinohradsky in Milwaukee. He had been a resident of Waterford for the past 18 years.
He enjoyed camping at Buffalo Lake, his black powder gun collections, doing crossword puzzles, woodworking and building furniture, and antiquing. He restored boats and built two boats from the ground up. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Wendy (Craig) Fredlund, Muskego; son, Matt (Allison) Perrin, Wauwatosa; grandchildren, Rachel Fredlund and Erik Perrin; sister, Dee (Ted) Tompkins; brother, Norman (Ruth) Perrin; mother-in-law, Marian Vinohradsky; sister-in-law, Sue (Steve) Macejkovic; his best friend Jim Dumke; nieces; nephews; and close friends.
He was further preceded in death by his son, Brian Perrin; sister, Ruby Tompkins; father-in-law, Paul Vinohradsky; brother-in-law, Don Tompkins and sister-in-law, Marge Perrin.
Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 4 p.m., until time of services at 6 p.m., at Mealy Funeral Home, 225 W. Main St., Waterford. There will be a private burial on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Well-wishers can visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.
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