Perry K Sandlin

Perry K. Sandlin, 51, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 at Fox Run Manor. His family was with him during his final days and lovingly supported him throughout the years. Perry was a devoted husband and father to his three children. He was a believer in Christ and was ready to join his family in heaven. Perry’s contagious smile and spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Born January 30, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio, Perry was an energetic child who loved to explore. He was a talented artist and shared his father’s love of movies. Family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas held a special place in Perry’s heart and he tried to share that experience of togetherness with everyone he knew. He was an active member of the Perrysburg Church of the Nazarene Youth Group of which he had many fond memories. In 1986, Perry graduated from Perrysburg High School where he was a letterman in the wrestling program. Upon graduation, Perry attended Ohio State University. Perry loved his family and sought to improve their lives and provide for them. He attended The University of Toledo while working at New Mather Metals from 1992 to 2001. Perry graduated with a B.S. degree in International Relations. He then served as a HUMINT Officer with the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and a Counterintelligence Special Agent with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Perry retired as a Counterintelligence Special Agent (CISA) with Defense Security Service (DSS), working out of the Detroit Field Office. Following retirement from government service, Perry continued his work towards national security with Lockheed-Martin. Perry followed a heritage of military service and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served with Weapons Co, 1/24 as a Mortar man. Later, Perry completed Scout Sniper School in Quantico, VA and transferred to HQ Co, 1/24 STA platoon. He completed his enlistment with The Marine Corps as a Corporal in 1994. After several years, Perry missed the military brotherhood and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was selected for and attended Officer Candidate School where he was commissioned as a Navy Intelligence Officer. During his Navy career, Perry attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander as well as numerous accolades. He was loved by many and regarded as a family man, a patriot and a warrior. Perry was a charismatic person, had an impressive military, government and civilian career, and never stopped trying to make the world a better place for his family and friends. Surviving is his wife, Judith Bender Hutton; children, Michael Sandlin of Toledo, OH, Jacob Sandlin of Bowling Green, OH, and Laura Sandlin of Sylvania, OH; mother, Nami Leep of Denver, CO; sisters, Angela Herbst (Ryan Herbst) of Denver, CO, Sally Leep (Tom Hancock) of Billings, MT, Becky Welker (John Welker) of Philadelphia, PA, Dawn Garee Luce of Toledo, OH; Nieces, Brittany Bartram of Mt. Vernon, TX, Amanda Greig of Los Angeles, CA; nephews, Dan Mangum of Billings, MT, Josh Mangum of Bozeman, MT, Logan Herbst and Wyatt Herbst of Denver, CO; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Perry was preceded in death by his father, Elvest Sandlin; stepfather, Ray Leep; sister, Susan Leep Bartram Monroe; and uncle, John Gelacek. A celebration of life and service will be held Thursday, October 31st at Witzler Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133) from 4-7 pm with a funeral service at 7:00 pm. Military honors will be rendered at Ft. Meigs on Friday, November 1st at 11 am.