Daryl Dwayne Perdue

Daryl Dwayne Perdue, 58, of Encampment, Wyo., passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on Jan. 21, 2019 due to a lengthy illness.

Daryl was born in Boulder, Colo., March 27, 1960 to Gene and Margaret (Williams) Perdue. Daryl moved to Encampment in 1967 where he attended school. He met Michele Fisher in 1996. They had 3 children together (Ryan, Tori and Stefani) and remained companions for 23 years.

Daryl was known for being an excellent motor grader operator as well as operating other heavy equipment. Daryl worked for years in the logging and construction industry with his dad, Gene Perdue, and then for himself. He loved the outdoors, the mountains, loved hunting and fishing. He was always driving around and visiting with everyone. He had a great sense of humor. Daryl was very proud of his children and worked hard with Michele to give them a good life.

Daryl is survived by his longtime companion, Michele Fisher of Cheyenne, Wyo., his son, Ryan Matthew Perdue of Encampment, Wyo., his daughters,; Victoria "Tori" Raine Perdue and Stefani Michele Perdue both of Cheyenne, Wyo. His brothers, Darwin, Michael, Mark, all of Encampment and Chrystopher (Beth) Perdue of White Hall, Mont.,; his sisters,; Cheryl Perdue of Denver, Colo., Barbara (Pecos) Craig of Wright,Wyo., Shelly (Jeff) Larson of Thermopolis, Wyo., Karen (Ken) Rakness of Grand Junction, Colo., his Aunt Gladys Perdue of Longmont, Colo.; Aunt Bonnie Smith, Aunt Margaret Behring, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends, including Charlie Johnson of Cheyenne. Charlie was always there for Daryl and his family.

Daryl was preceded in death by both of his parents, Gene and Margaret Perdue.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held in the summer in Encampment, Wyo. Daryl will be placed by his dad and mom.