Mark Ancil Perry, 66, of Soldier, KS, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018; unexpectedly at his home. He was born May 14, 1952 in Great Bend, KS the son of Ancil C. and Marvella A. (Kruckenberg) Perry.

Mark graduated from Great Bend High School in 1971. He had lived in the Soldier community since 1978. Mark worked for Jeffery Energy Center as a Control Room Operator; retiring after 36 years.

Mark was an avid sports fan and especially loved watching his grandchildren compete and all things involving KU Jayhawks. He enjoyed playing games, he was a “Jokester”, and was notorious for calling his friends and loved ones on their birthday-to make them feel special.

He married Charlotte “Shari” Gilliland on September 16, 1972 in Great Bend. She was the love of his life and they shared over 45 years of a wonderful and adventurous marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Shari Perry of the home; 3 daughters, Misti Lundin (Steve) of Rossville, KS, Paige Brown (Jesse) of Maple Hill, KS and Ember Perry of Phoenix, AZ; a sister, Diana Amon of Lewis, KS and 5 grandchildren, Kinlyn and Kyser Lundin and Calvan, Adalynn and Trexton Mark Brown.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Ancil and Marvella Perry; a son, Trenton Mark Perry in 1979 and a brother, E. Dale Perry.

 Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Mark Perry Memorial Fund (to be designated at a later date) c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Casual attire is welcome. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.