January 11, 1942 – Sunday, July 15, 2018
Service Information
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Corcoran, MN
Saturday, July 21, 2018
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN
Friday, July 20, 2018
4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Perry Edward Dziuk, age 76 of Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was born January 11, 1942 in Hancock, Illinois, the son of Charles and Laura (Freer) Dziuk.
Perry graduated from Monticello High School in 1959. He honorably served our country and was a proud Marine Veteran. After being in the service, Perry worked at Rockford Bakery until they closed in 1974. He began his career in 1974 working at Landshire in New Hope, the company later became Stewart then Deli Express in Eden Prairie, where Perry retired from in 2009.
Perry was a member of the American Legion Post 270 in Buffalo, and member and past treasurer of the Wright Flyers for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, remote control airplanes, traveling to Arkansas and digging for crystals, playing blackjack, and he had a huge heart for animals from cats to cows.
Perry’s sense of humor and stories, that may or may not have been true, will be missed by all who knew him. He could talk to any one he met, and he was known for the nicknames he gave to his family members.
On July 9, 1972, Perry E. Dziuk and Constance M. Stavrum were united in marriage in Watertown, South Dakota. The two just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary.
He is preceded in death by his grandsons, Charles Bixler and Travis Monson; parents, Charles and Laura Dziuk; sister-in-law, Pearl Dziuk; and beloved dog, Lucky.
Perry will be missed dearly by his wife, Connie Dziuk; children, Steve Dziuk, Julia (Brian) Libbesmeier, Jolleen Swenson (Chris Diesen); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; twin brother, Larry Dziuk; brothers, Charles “Mike” Dziuk, John (Cheryl) Dziuk; and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 20, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave, Buffalo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church0 County Rd 10, Corcoran. Burial with Military Rites will follow at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Loretto.
Casket bearers are, Mason Dziuk, Jason Dziuk, Trevor Dziuk, Dustin Monson, Gary Dziuk, Laura Swenson, Ashley Swenson, and Brandon Engstrom.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. 763-682-1363. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Connie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Perry was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs to all.
Connie, I am so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. This is so unexpected. Believe me, I feel your pain. May God bless and keep you in His care. Love always from your former neighbor, Darlene Bechtold
To the Dziuk Family, very sorry to hear about Perry, so enjoyed working alongside him at Deli Express. He indeed had stories to tell, including one of a Bobcat encounter while bow hunting. The customers on his routes loved him, he was a true pro! Thoughts and Prayers. Mark and Florence Gray
Connie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Perry was just a great person and he and I shared a great deal of time together in the bakery days along with the Deli Express days. What great memories I have and wish the best to you.
Connie and family;
Sorry to read of your husband’s sudden death. May your memories sustain all of you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Connie, the Sween family sends their thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time of loss. Perry was one special guy who I know will be missed. Tom