Perri Ray Gaustad

Perri Ray Gaustad went to Heaven with a fishing rod, a gun and his driver’s license in his pocket on April 16.

Perry was born on June 27, 1958 in Washington D.C. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph, brother Jodi and sister Bambi; grandparents Leonard Wemple and Inez Davis Mefford; Joseph and Gladys Gaustad Lennep; Appy, Hersery, Chubbie and AJ.

He is survived by his daughter Charissa (Jacob) Brown and grandson Jacob Jr.; mother Charlotte Wemple Gaustad; brother Gari (Lori) Steve; sister Sharla (Dan) Roberts, Matty and Big Kitty.

Perri helped to raise his siblings while his father was serving his country and working civilian jobs. He loved people, gave them joy with his sense of humor, stories, and shared his wonderful meals, which he enjoyed preparing.

Donations can be sent in Perri’s name to the Perri Gaustad Memorial Fund, 1300 Cherry Hill Apt. B, Polson, MT 59860.