Richard E. Perrine, of Minden, Nevada, passed away on March 12. in Minden.

Richard was born in Waverly, New York, to Edward and Inez Mae Perrine on March 20, 1937. He went to high school at Fontana High School (CA) and graduated in 1955. He went on to earn an apprenticeship as an electrical journeyman with IBEW from 1956-1958. He worked as an electrician for IBEW for 40 years from 1958-1998. He enjoyed woodworking, sailing, and playing the drums. 

Richard is survived by his daughter, Kendal Orlowski (John) of Kansas City, Missouri, sister Judy O’Keefe of Riverside, California, and nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and 6 greatgreat-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Sandra J. Perrine, his parents, Edward and Inez Perrine, brother Jack Perrine, son Rodney Perrine, daughter Pamela Perrine-Owen, son Bevin Perrine and granddaughter Heather Cline.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the medical staff at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Eden Health and Home Hospice Care of Carson City, NV, and Nevada Funeral Services.

Celebration of Life will be held at Nevada Funeral Services on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM.