Mike “Tree” Perrine, 68, of Michigantown, Ind., died November 1, 2021 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born April 22, 1953 in Clinton County to Ray Daniel & Betty Lou (Gant) Perrine. He married Linda Jean Weber on July 9, 1988 at the Wesleyan campground.
Mike was a graduate of Clinton Central School. He was a concrete laborer, working for Jim Michael Construction for 21 years. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served from October 18, 1971 to February 8, 1974. He was a member of the Faith Family Ministries. For many years, he worked with the Salvation Army as a bell ringer and enjoyed dressing as Santa Claus during the Christmas season.
He is survived by 4 sons: Michael Ray Perrine Jr. of Lebanon, Michael Paul (Michelle) Weber of Forest, Danny Jo Foreman of Frankfort, Marcus Hill of Lafayette, 4 daughters: Dottie Beaumont of Lafayette, Crystal Gayle (Taylor) Roberts of Kempton, Michell Dawn (Randy) Wells of Frankfort, Jessica Beaumont of Lebanon, 3 sisters: Donna (Jeff) Leach of Frankfort, Sherry Capitanio of Frankfort, Jo Ann (Chris) Smith of Frankfort, several grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Timmons, grandson Caylen Reed and granddaughter Kylie Wells.
Funeral Service:
Visitation will be 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a message with the family.