Daniel Leonard Pero

March 21st, 1933 - July 19th, 2024

Dan Leonard Pero, a husband, father, coach, teacher, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on July 19, 2024 at his home in Eagle, ID with his daughters by his side.

Dan was born on March 21, 1933 in Laramie, Wyoming to Leonard Jack and Lois Pero. When he was in the 8th grade he moved to Fruitland, ID to live with his grandparents Lewis and Edna Walker on the farm. He graduated from Fruitland High School in 1950 and did the Post Graduate Program in Kellogg, ID in 1951. Dan then went off to college to get his teaching degree. He Graduated from College of Idaho (1961) with a BA, University of Idaho (1966) with his Masters in Natural Science, Rogue River Community College (1970) with an Emergency Medical Technician degree, Boise State University (1974) with a Driver’s Education certificate and then he went back to College of Idaho (1975) to obtain his Masters in Administration.

On November 12, 1955 he married Patricia Hayes. In the first ten years of marriage, they welcomed five children Diana, Richard, Danielle, David, and Denise. They moved to Prospect, OR in 1963 where Dan started teaching at Prospect High School. He taught many subjects at the high school, but his true passion was coaching football and basketball. During their time in Prospect, they made so many memories and made several friends that became family.

In 1973, they made their journey to Middleton, ID where Dan took the biology teaching and football coaching position at the high school. In 1975, he became the Principal of Middleton High. Middleton was their home for 47 years where they raised their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and made lifelong memories.

Dan was offered the principal position at New Plymouth Junior-Senior High School in 1981. Not only was he the principal but he was also the Athletic Director, teacher, mentor and friend to everyone. He retired from New Plymouth in 1994. He then went onto become a crop insurance adjuster for Rain & Hail till he fully retired in 2015.

Dan is proceeded in death by his wife Patricia, son Richard, his parents, grandparents, brothers Bill Walker and Larry Pero, sister in-law Geraldine Evans and grandson Mitchell Pero.

He is survived by daughters Diana (Ken) Maurer, Danielle (Brett) Gould, Denise (Jamison) Chochrek, son David Pero. His 18 grandkids, 34 great grandkids, and two great-great grandkids. Also, survived by him are his half siblings Judy, Kathy, Sharon, Jim and John all of Ashland, Wisconsin. His sister in-law Susan Dolphus, sister in-law Ruth Walker and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be on September 7, 2024 at 2pm at the home of Brett and Danielle Gould (27317 Middleton Rd., Middleton)

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Teresa Koon

My condolences 🙏 to his family I grew up with his children Teresa Crichton (koon)

Published August 17th, 2024

Steve Little

Put me in coach, I’m ready to play. Just a song lyric but maybe more of a life quote. He made us strong, he made a team, he made me know what I could do when the going got tough. I can still hear him walking down the hall or in the gym. That bundle of keys on his hip broadcasting his arrival. I’ve was a marvel at his inside game near the basketball hoop. You didn’t get close with his quick spin and elbows flying. We took Oregon State 8 man foot ball title in 67. Everybody just called him Coach and still do.

Published August 17th, 2024

Gregg Pruett

My prayers and condolences go out to the entire family. Mr. Pero was my principal at Middleton Senior High School and I will always remember his very professional demeanor and how he handle all the students. He was kind and firm, which I needed. Thanks for the lessons Mr. Pero.

Published August 16th, 2024

John Mather

I cannot imagine how my life would have turned out if not for Dan Pero. He took a chance and hired me at MHS and my next 35 years were pure joy. Dan was a friend and a mentor. Nothing, absolutely nothing but cherished memories.

Published August 15th, 2024

Robert Wade

So Sorry for the loss of Mr. Pero. My condolences and prayers for the families and friends.

Published August 17th, 2024

Tawna Spoor

My deepest sympathy to the family! Mr. Pero touched many lives in such a possible manner and was a wonderful Principal! May his family and friends be blessed with peace and comfort in his loving memories.

Published August 17th, 2024

Lea

I send my sincere condolences to you family members. I came to NPHS as a senior exchange student in 1988/89. Mr Pero was so nice, kind and helpful, I liked his smily face. Sorry he has passed, but I believe he left many people with nice memories. We'll meet again, Mr Pero💙 Lea Rupcic from Croatia; moved to Italy

Published August 15th, 2024

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