Mr Nolan was a great art teacher and I am so thankful today that he introduced me into the world of color. While I was too young to know him personally I know that he did many great things and led a purposful life. Many thoughts and prayers to friends and family. You are a blessing.

Posted by Anonymous on October 28, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Perry's passing. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Nolan as a teacher for several years and I treasured every moment in his class. As far as teachers go, he's kind of a legend to many of us and we are all so lucky to have learned from him. May he rest in peace.

Posted by Rhea Tippmann on October 28, 2017

Oh Marge and Tona, I am so sorry for the very sudden loss of Perry. He will always be Mr. Nolan to me though. What fond memories I have living across the street from you guys in Scranton and spending many nights at your house when Tona and I were in elementary school. I tell my students about Mr. Nolan and how he instilled a love of art in me. I will be forever grateful that he was a part of my younger years and he will be forever in my memories. May you find peace in the memories, celebrate his earthly life, and now his eternal life. God's Blessings, Randi Fuchs ( Mitchell)

Posted by Randi Fuchs (Mitchell) on October 27, 2017

My condolences for your loss. Perry was a friend I grew up with in Martin. We had a lot of good times that will not be forgotten.

Posted by Kelly Young on October 27, 2017

Margie and family, we are sadden by Perry's passing. What fun we had with him at our Friday night poker games. Perry had a pretty good poker face but could have us in stitches with jokes he'd tell. Perry and Jim would visit our place, sit on the deck and we would listen to Perry reminisce about Buffalo Gap stories and fishing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Perry at Hermosa and Jay loved to visit with Perry about hunting and politics. We will miss Perry. Our prayers for you and your family.

Posted by Jay and Mary Smith on October 27, 2017

Thanks for serving

Posted by A VETERAN on October 27, 2017

I am saddened to read of Perry's passing. My deepest condolences to Perry's family. I had the pleasure of working with Perry for a few summers at the State Game Lodge in Custer State Park and have many fond memories of those times. I know that he will be deeply missed by all whom had the pleasure of knowing him. May He Rest in Peace! Phil Lampert

Posted by Phil Lampert on October 27, 2017

Dear Margie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you have our deepest condolences. Perry was a wonderful art teacher! But even more so, he was a wonderful person. He was loved by many as he truly cared. I know that right now he has to be on his boat fishing. He will truly be missed! Tim

Posted by Tim Creal on October 27, 2017

I'm shocked and saddened to learn of Perry's passing. He was a good friend ever since childhood. Thoughts and prayers are with Margie and Scott.

Posted by Art Hunt on October 27, 2017

No..................not Perry. Perry could make me laugh, elevate me and restore my sense of well being. I treasure the memories that are flashing across all the synapses in my brain right now and I can still hear his chuckle right now. To infinity and beyond I will remember Perry.... Harriet Howe

Posted by Harriet Howe on October 27, 2017

Marge& Tona, my heart goes out to you for the sudden passing of Perry. My thots and prayers are with . Always loved Perry's sense of humor & ability to make ppl smile. He will be remembered as a great teacher & friend in the Scranton area.

Posted by Shelley Oelke on October 26, 2017

Sincerely offer my condolences for Perry's family and friends. He will be missed by many! An exceptional teacher, gentleman and friend!

Posted by Steve Macleay on October 26, 2017

In remembrance of a veteran who has answered his final roll call. Rest in peace, Soldier. Custer Post #46, American Legion South Dakota Department

Posted by Mark A. Mills on October 26, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Perry's passing. Loosing someone so full of life, and especially who loved teaching others. We have to remember that he is in God's memory, and that soon God "will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more." -Revelation 21:4 My deepest condolences to the entire Nolan family.

Posted by Colton Roszel on October 26, 2017

Met Perry, Marge n Scottie over 15 years ago thru a friend n neighbor. Perry enjoyed practical jokes with is, enjoyed playing cards with a group of neighbors. We fished with him catching trout in local ponds. Perry loved Bonnie's baby back ribs. He always stuffed himself with them. Perry will be missed. Thank you gor your service and friendship Perry. Tom

Posted by Tom & Bonnie on October 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Mr Nolan was my six grade teacher. He also taught art classes. I learned so much about art and still to this day look at nature and think of all the wonderful colors he taught us: burnt sienna Is my favorite. He taught my sisters too. We have a lot of talented artists thanks to his guidance. Thoughts and prayers with the family.

Posted by Joan Palczewski Wrolstad on October 25, 2017

My prayers go out to you Margie, Tona and family. Remembering Perry with fond memories from school days at Scranton, ND

Posted by Kathleen (Henderson) Welch on October 25, 2017

Dear Margie, Tona, So sorry to hear of your loss. Perry was a great teacher, and loved the kids he worked with. I have paintings hanging in my house, from the art classes he taught. I know Scott has one or two he did in one of the art classes in his house also. Perry left a lot of kids with the sense of accomplishment, that only a good teacher can do. I know he will be missed greatly. My hope is that as Perry makes his home in Heaven, remember, all the beauty he created, and passed on to his students. May the love you shared, bring you peace, as you walk through the coming days, grief is a way off saying our good byes, but also a way of finding comfort, in all that is left behind. Perry walks with you each day, you just need to take the time to listen, and feel the love that surrounds you. May Jesus cover you with his loving hands and bring you comfort, and peace, as through the coming days, and weeks you share the tears and laughter, of your many memories. God be with you.

Posted by Donna Kromarek on October 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of Perry’s recent death. Sympathy to you and your family, Margie.

Posted by Bonnie Hanes stinchfiel on October 25, 2017

Dear Marge and Scotty, Jim and I will so miss Perry. He had the best sense of humor and was truly a great neighbor and friend to Jim. Jim always enjoyed the fishing times together and also discussions on life, country and politics. Perry always told the best jokes. The whole Hermosa community will miss our dear Perry so very, very much. A great man who had a great smile! Perry may you rest in peace dear friend. Love, Elizabeth and Jim Plautz

Posted by Elizabeth and Jim Plautz on October 25, 2017

Dear Marge So sorry to hear about Perry’s passing. He was a great teacher and a good man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed! May you have comfort in the happy memories .

Posted by Annette Nelson Olson on October 25, 2017

Marge, so sorry for your loss. Perry was a good friend and colleague. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all.

Posted by Gary Maxwell on October 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very caring man, I have many fond memories of him in school.

Posted by Tonya Huwe on October 25, 2017

Dear Margie, My heart just sank today when I heard the news of Perry's passing. My prayers go out to Perry, you, and your family during this time. My condolences, Andy Fehringer

Posted by Andy Fehringer on October 25, 2017

Margie, We are so sorry to hear the sad news. Our sympathy and prayers are coming your way. Will never forget working on painting the dragline with Perry. Still can't figure how he talked me into helping paint something that high up in the air. Persuasive I guess. Then there are the paintings and other art work our kids did under his guidance. Memories of him are therefor noticeable on many walls in our home. oh and his prediction did come true - our son is in politics

Posted by Charlotte Kahrs on October 25, 2017

Dear Margie, We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Perry! Mark has many fond memories of teaching with him in Scranton, ND Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Cherish the good memories!

Posted by Gayle Perkins on October 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss, many fond memories of the two of you at Hermosa school. Blessings Mike Pahl and Roseanne Hilton

Posted by Mike Pahl Roseanne Hilton on October 24, 2017

I did not ever get the privilege to know Mr. Nolan. He was an amazing art teacher!! The could get the best out of every student!! There were so many of the projects they done at school shown at the Custer County Fair, you could tell the kids were proud of them. Thanks for being Wanda's art teacher!! May God Bless your family. The Marion Maude Family

Posted by Jackie Maude on October 24, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of Perry. The highlight of my week when I worked at Fairburn was when he came to teach art and we could spend a few minutes discussing, fishing, hunting and politics. Prayers for all his family.

Posted by Cynthia Row on October 24, 2017