Obituary of Davied Peariso

Davied Roy Peariso, Jr. was born in Mt. Clemens on September 1, 1944. He was the son of the late Davied Roy Peariso, Sr. and the late Dolores Patricia (Collins) Peariso. Davied spent his youth in Petoskey and Monroe, and served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy from 1961-1963. He married Robyn R. Dusseau on February 21, 2004 and then moved to Arkansas City, Kansas. Davied was a truck driver for CCX (Conway Central Express) until retiring in 2007. Dave was a member of the Million Mile Club, and president of HART (Highway Aid by Radio Truck). He volunteered for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and became a registered clown for charity work for the MDA. Dave coached a youth bowling club at Monroe Sports Center for many years, as well as coaching t-ball in Frenchtown. Davied was a good man with a heart of gold who never knew a stranger. He was a wonderful, loving husband, and a great father and provider; always making sure his family had what they needed. He even felt the need to keep his siblings in line. Dave enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, bowling, and traveling. He loved spending time with his family, even moving across the country just to be with his grandchildren. Davied Roy Peariso, Jr., age 67 of Arkansas City passed away on April 2, 2012 at home. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by two sisters: Mary Louise Rinock and Jean Carol Milbrandt. To cherish his memory, Davied leaves behind his beloved wife: Robyn; children: Shelly (Jo) Bellmer of Petosky, Davied E.(Hope) Peariso of Newkirk, OK, Melinda (Brandon) Bowling of Toledo, Aaron (Amber) Peariso of Indianapolis, Jessica Richter of Arkansas City, and Aiden Peariso of Arkansas City; three brothers: Gerald (Brenda) Peariso of Petoskey, John (Doreen) Peariso of South Rockwood, and Paul Peariso of Newkirk, OK; twelve grandchildren: Cassie, Zack, Nathan, Joshua, Matthew, Kevin, Eric, Tiffany, Summer, Marie, Julia, and Billie Janene; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00-7:00pm, Monday, April 9, 2012 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. Veterans Services under the auspices of Monroe VFW Post 1138 will take place at 7:00pm and a Celebration of His Life will follow with Thomas Haynes officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.