Ronald Perrin age 82, of North Platte, NE passed away April 1, 2026, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Sargent with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Family for future designation. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Monday, April 6th from 1:30 PM till service time at the Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words of remembrance and condolences may be left at govierbrothers.com
Ronald Robert Perrin was born on October 29, 1943, at his home in Sargent, NE to Robert Harold and Roselean Isabelle (Wells) Perrin. Ronald attended and graduated from Sargent High School in 1961. He played football and was a Right Guard. Ronald attended College in Kearney, then Colorado State University studying Rangeland Management. Ronald enlisted in the US Navy serving in Vietnam, Desert Shield, and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. While in the Navy he worked in intelligence and was a highly decorated noncommissioned officer. A highlight to his Naval Reserve career was his tour of the USS Ranger. Ronald worked in Colorado and Idaho for the Bureau’ of Land Management and soil conservation service, his passion was working closely with farmers and Ranchers. After retirement Ronald went to work for Cabela’s and Walmart, “he loved his jobs”. Ronald was united in marriage to Jenae Goble, the couple made their home in North Platte, NE. Ronald enjoyed photography, collecting rocks, coins, and many other things, he also had a Love for the Outdoors. He enjoyed horses in his youth and always enjoyed ice cream.
Ronald is survived by is sweetheart and loving wife Jenae Goble Perrin of North Platte, daughters: Rebekah Rose Perrin Barney of Meridian, ID, Deborah Anne Young (Taylor) of Star, ID, and Rachel Lyn Perrin of Caldwell, ID, and five grandchildren Eden Sophie, Isabelle Love, Mason Taylor, Liam Daniel, and Noelle Janene; Ron’s sister Rita (Mac) Fox of Sargent, Stepson Dan (Robin) Dowse and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Roselean Perrin.
