June 29, 1945 – August 29, 2022
Stephen Kent Perrine, 77, was born on June 29, 1945, left this life unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022, and was reunited with beloved wife of 49 years, Carol (Wilson) Perrine. They married in June of 1968.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel (Jones) and Burton Perrine; and siblings, Lyman ‘Bud’, Betty, Shirley, and Virginia.
Steve was born and raised in Home Place and was a 1965 graduate of Carmel High School. He spoke fondly of the days he spent lifeguarding at Northern Beach in his teen days before he joined the Army Reserves.
He was heavily involved with the Dad’s Club youth soccer program and a coach for the Carmel Sting of the CYSA. He was an avid Carmel High School and Indiana University sports fan, especially soccer. He enjoyed golf and played often.
Steve’s biggest passion would have undoubtedly been the automobile. He grew up loving to drive and work on cars. He loved to go to auto races of all kinds and even dreamed of a professional racing career.
He was a master mechanic for Firestone for more than 25 years. If it was mechanical and moved quickly you would probably find him close, but usually behind the wheel and was an extremely talented mechanic. It didn’t seem to matter what it was; he could repair it. Always the entrepreneur, Steve had several successful businesses including a Snap-On tool franchise and Dyna-Vac Power Cleaning in and around central Indiana.
He had been a member of National Hot Rod Association where he served as The Inspector and The Mustang Club of Indianapolis where he served as President. He also served on the board of the Orchard Park HOA.
Left behind with both tears and smiles are his brother, John Perrine (Kathy); son, Todd Perrine (Stacia); daughter; Mindy Riley; granddaughters; Madison, Kate, and Megan, as well as sister-in-law, Marcia W. Barker (Denis), along with many hot rod buddies, coworkers, and life-long friends.
Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Venture Christian Church, 14501 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel, where the Celebration of Life service will begin at 1 p.m.
A processional will lead Steve to his final resting place in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.
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