Leland Perkins, 80

Leland Eugene Perkins, 80, San Juan, Texas, formerly of Waukee, passed away July 22, 2024.
Before moving to Texas, Lee helped to raise his family in Stanton before taking a position in Waukee as Street superintendent.
He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Elizabeth Lou West, in 1963. They celebrated 62 years of marriage in February 2024. To this union were born four sons, Thomas, (Tom) Kevin, Matthew (Matt) and Benjamin (Benjy).
Leland was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Marvin; in-laws, Hilma and Sheldon West; son, Thomas (Tom) Perkins; and grandson Jeremy. Also preceding him in death were Rex Perkins (brother) and sister-in-law Charlotte Perkins.
He is survived by his wife Liz; sons, Kevin (Lori), Matt (Amy) and Benjy; and daughters-in-law, Sande Perkins (Tom) and Brenda Perkins; grandchildren, Kelli, Karrie (Tom), Scot (Sara), Autumn, Bailey (Colt), Cameron, Dallis, Mason, Ashli, Prestyn, Blake; and great-grandchildren, JoAnna, Oakley, Carver and Scot; also siblings, Joanne (Wendell) Terrell; sister-in-law, Sharon Perkins (Rex), Lyle Perkins (special friend Janet Nielsen), Keith Perkins (Lynn), Becky (Jason) Andrews and several nieces and nephews that he adored.
A celebration of life service will be held Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, both at Ernst Funeral Home, Waukee. A committal graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Cambria Cemetery, Cambria.