Vermilion, Ohio - Daniel Perry, 75, died peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2018, with his family present at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, Ohio, from a long battle with cancer. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a United States Marine. While in the service, he found an appreciation for explosives. He worked as a line inspector for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1990. Daniel enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, guns, classic cars, cookouts, building and repairing around the house, and John Wayne and Mel Brooks movies. He was a member of the Norwalk Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 711, and was very spontaneous. Dan also enjoyed telling colorful stories and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyda and Green Perry, his former wife Lucielle (Carroll) Perry, siblings Ellis, Joe, James, Earl, John, Steve, Henry, Edna, Betty, Ethel, and Ruth, and by his stepson, Rick Hall. Surviving him are his wife Joan, son Shawn (Emily) Perry, and siblings Margaret, Esther, Janice, Judy, and Barbara. He is also survived by his stepdaughters Joyce Hicks and Janet (Royal) Denny, by his stepchildren Veronica (Michael) Spayd, John (Angie) Gilbert, and Lanny Gilbert Jr., and by numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 121 W. Broad St. Monroeville, Ohio 44847, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Amy Little will officiate. Interment will be at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, Ohio. Memorial contributions in Daniel's name may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, or Trinity Lutheran Church. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Send Condolences