Donald Duane Perkins Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on October 24, 2025, at the age of 78, Donald Duane Perkins Jr. of Rosemount, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Sr. Perkins and Mary Perkins; his son Nicolas Perkins; and his sister Carol Grider. He is survived by: his significant other Mary Lou Schenck; his children, Tara Godden (Jesse Keller), Rob Perkins (Kirsten) and Scott Perkins; his stepsons, David Schenck and Jeffrey Schenck (Melissa); and his siblings, Mark Perkins (Cindy), Karen Kitchens and Mary Jo Wrigley (Kenny). He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the following charities who provide support to veterans and their families. Minneapolis VA Fisher House, 5045 East 54th Street Minneapolis, MN 55417, https://connect.fisherhouse.org.
