Robert George Perrett was born March 31, 1927 in Hyannis to George and Ruth (Alsworth) Perrett. He was raised in the Hyannis area until he was 13, and then his family moved to a ranch south of Wood Lake. He told stories of the cattle drive from Hyannis to Wood Lake. They even had a chuck wagon on the drive.
His freshman year he attended school in Omaha and then transferred to school in Curtis. In his junior year at the age of 17 he joined the Unites States Navy.
Bob married Betty Jean Morehouse on June 1, 1948 at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. They were blessed with four children that were raised on the ranch south of Wood Lake. Bob and Betty were able to celebrate 73 years of marriage together.
Bob received his license to fly when he was 17 and it became his most loved forever hobby. After Bob and Betty retired from the ranch they spent 10 years full time motor homing across the United States. They spent the last 18 years between their home in Valentine and their home in Wood Lake.
Bob passed away April 4, 2021 at his home in Valentine. This was Easter Sunday and his mother’s birthday. He was preceded in death by parents George and Ruth Perrett, son Robert George Perrett Jr, and grandson Robert George Perrett III.
He is survived by his wife, Betty, daughter, Jeannie Schelhaas, son Richard Perrett; his grandchildren, Kim Allard, Sharee Maki, Jessica Bowser, Jacob Battershaw, Kandee Rainbolt, Angela Perrett, Lacey Mink, Jayme Long, Lexie Perrett, Cooper Perrett and brother, James Ocie Alsworth Perrett. Also surviving are 23 great-grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and one niece; Suzanne Bussinger.
Funeral service for Robert Perrett Sr. was held Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines was entrusted with funeral arrangements.
