William Henry Perry

SFC William H. Perry Jr. 59, of 8 Bear Hill Rd. Hillsboro, NH passed away on June 9, 2015 in his home in Hillsborough County NH.

Bill was born on March 16, 1956 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late William H. Perry Sr. and the late Beatrice (Caron) Perry. He was most recently employed by the Concord Schools system.

Bill lived in Salem, New Hampshire with his family where he grew up and attended Salem High School before entering the US Army.
He entered the US Army in 1977 and served until 1992. He is a Persian Gulf War Veteran who saw combat in Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. He was also in during the Cold War. While in the Army he was a Communication Specialist, he earned a Bronze Star, the National Defense medal, the Army Commendation Medal as well as many other medals and awards. Before leaving the Army he rose to the rank of Sargent First Class where he was an outstanding Sergeant and a true leader who is still admired and respected by his troops.

After leaving the Army he spent many years in Germany where he enjoyed his family and worked as an IT specialist. Bill always had a passion for football! He played whenever he could as a young child which led him to play for the Salem Blue Devils while in high school. He took his knowledge and love of the sport to Germany with him where he coached in the European Football League. He coached several teams such as the Ansbach Grizzlies, the Nuremberg Rams, Rothberg Knights, and the Furth 88ers to just name a few. Upon his return home in 2011 his passion for the sport of football led him to coach in the Youth Football League of New Hampshire for the Monadnock Mountaineers out of Greenfield New Hampshire. He was a beloved coach who is still admired by many of his former players and Staff.

Bill was an avid fisherman who made time to enjoy his love of fishing a few times every week. He enjoyed just sitting for hours and relaxing while he just fished. His idea of a great day would be one with lots of time and sunshine spent fishing in a quiet secluded spot, just him and his fishing gear. Since Bill arrived home he delighted in fishing with his brothers who share his passion of the sport as well as sharing some of his best tips about the sport to his nieces and nephews and taking them to some of his favorite fishing spots. Bill would walk in the woods a mile, if it meant a nice quiet spot to fish. His Facebook page often just said "Gone Fishing"

He was predeceased in death by both of his parents. He is survived by 4 sons: Matthew and Daniel Perry of Massachusetts, Klaus Illauer and Philip Perry of Germany, 2 daughters: Bianca Illauer and Beatrice Perry of Germany, 3 Granddaughters: Ashley and Kimberly Illauer of Germany and Ava Marie Perry of Massachusetts. He is also survived by his 3 brothers: Robert and sister-in-Law Cheryl, Paul and Sister-In-Law Gloryann, and Jerry all of New Hampshire, his 3 sisters: Debora and Virginia of New Hampshire Cynthia and Fiancée Alain Sterckx of Massachusetts, Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Per his request there will be a private ceremony. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date yet to be determined.
In Lieu of flowers Donations can be made to The NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen NH to help maintain the grounds at the cemetery. Or if you choose, donations can be made to the NH Fish and Games in his name to: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/funding/donate.html

He is sadly missed by his Family and Friends