Perry L. Kiser

BARRE TOWN – Perry Lee “Perky” Kiser, 72, of Beckley Hill Road, died Thursday night, March 19, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, with his loving family by his bedside.
Born in Barre City, June 11, 1942 he was the son of Clarence “Kink” and Mary (Perry) Kiser, and was a graduate of Spaulding High School in 1960.
On September 18, 1961 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and had his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He was a highly decorated career Air Force man, having earned the Bronze Star for Valor and Vietnam Cross for Gallantry and its Campaign Medal after serving 3 tours there.
He also was a black beret in the Air Force Tactical Special Forces, being discharged as a Master Sergeant on August 31, 1982.
Following his discharge, he joined the staff of the National Life Insurance Company in Montpelier, in the Records Department, where he worked for a number of years.
On May 3, 1969, he married Jane L. “Sally” Andrus in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. Most of their married life had been spent at their current home.
“Perky” enjoyed genealogy, his camp at East Long Pond, his faithful canine companion “Abby” and special times with family and friends.
He was a long-time member and twice Past Master of Wyoming Masonic Lodge #80 of Plainfield.
Besides his wife “Sally” he leaves his daughter Kerry Winger and her husband, Mark of Colchester, grandson Dallas Winger and granddaughter Michelle Hull and her husband, Jamie, and 2 great grandchildren Madolyn and Sophia and many cherished friends.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister, the former Claire Kiser.
His life will be honored with the Masonic Memorial Service by his lodge, Wyoming #80 of Plainfield and full military honors by the Vermont Air Guard Funeral Honors Team, on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.