Perry D.

Swailes

Perry D. Swailes, 57, Oconomowoc, formerly of Lake Mills, died on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

He was born on April 3, 1958 in Sault Ste Marie, MI, the son of Nathan and Doreen (Rhodes) Swailes, Jr.

Perry was a graduate of Hudson High School in Michigan where he played football with the Hudson Tigers when they set the national record for winning consecutive games, over 70. He loved playing baseball, and coaching it as well, in his youth. His nickname was "Coach". He sung in the high school choir and for weddings, and performed in high school plays.

Perry's career was mostly in manufacturing management and in later years, employment recruitment.

He loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing, and watching football.

Perry loved his family, especially his children, and was a very proud father. He cared for his nieces and nephews deeply, especially his "Meatballs".

He had a good heart, was very giving to others, and had a great sense of humor.

Survivors include his children, Charles (Marguerite Diaz) Swailes, Anna (Lawrence Greer) Swailes; their mother, Christine Swailes, all of Madison; his parents, Nathan and Doreen Swailes, Jr. of Hudson, MI; three sisters, Debbie (Jeremy) Katz of Wauwatosa, Cassie (Terry) Camp of Columbus, OH, Rebecca (James) Moffett of Liberty, IN; one brother, Nathan (Carrie) Swailes of Niles, MI; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and other relatives.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills with Father David Wanish as celebrant.

Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Catholic Center next to church until the procession to Mass.

If desired, memorials may be made to Perry's children.

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