William O'rielly Perkins

Dec 22, 1951 -

Oct 17, 2025

William "Bill" O'rielly Perkins was born on Dec. 22, 1951 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 17, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his parents Etta Mae and Barney O'rielly Perkins and siblings . He is survived by his wife, Margaret Jeanette Perkins of 45 years; his children, Ray, Evan, Sarah, Lee, Preston, Elizabeth, Nicholas; and grandchildren, Maryonna, Kevin, Maxcime, Addison, Abby, Kaitlyn, Paxton, Julia, Harvey, Charlotte, Mollie, Joanna, Evelyn, Madelyn, and Declan.

Bill graduated from Chugiak Highschool in 1970 with the first ever varsity letter in football. He married Jeanette in 1980 and was sealed for eternity in the LDS Temple. He went on to work in fish sales, furniture sales and retired as a tug boat engineer with his captain license. He enjoyed Sports such as football and Hockey and loved sharing the experiences with his family especially the grandkids. He had a love for food and the ever famous Coca-Cola and twinkie was always within reach.

In his last moments he reminisced about his childhood pet duck daffy, adventures and mischief ( how many wrecked his cars) , had delightful phone calls with his sons that couldn't be there, and expressed his adoration for his cute wife, good looking children and grandchildren.

Bills Memorial Service will be Nov. 28, 2025 at Tailgaters in Wasilla, 7 p.m .