The Excelsior Standard, June 6, 2026

Perry Mynatt

Perry Joe Mynatt, 87, passed away peacefully May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born March 3, 1939, in Clay County, he was the son of Sen. Kay and Thelma Mae (Forshey) Mynatt. As a young man, Perry’s family moved to Lathrop. It was there that he met the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Langford. The two were wed on Oct. 10, 1960, in Benton County, Ark., beginning a beautiful journey of shared love and devotion that spanned 65 wonderful years.

Perry and Sue made their home in the Kansas City North area, where they blessed the world with two children, Renee and Terry; and raised their granddaughter, Kasey. To support his family, Perry worked hard as a truck driver for several waste management companies in the metro area.

Perry found great pleasure in attending local auctions, estate sales, draft horse pulls and tractor pulls. He always enjoyed stopping by Freddie’s for his favorite treat, a classic burger and fries with a shake, whenever he had the opportunity.

Perry was a profoundly kind man who lived life with an open heart. He was always extending a helping hand to others down on their luck. His legacy is defined by those quiet, nameless acts of kindness and love that touched so many lives.

His memory will be forever cherished by his wife Sue; children, Terry Mynatt, and his wife Maryanne, and Renee Mynatt-Woolridge and her husband Edward; sister, Nellie Swisse; and brother, Richard “Doc” Mynatt, and his wife Mary Ellen. He also will be cherished by his grandchildren, Kasey Mynatt-Stinnett and her husband Adam; Hayley Auxier and her husband Austin; Hannah Mynatt and her partner Noah Hunter; Sherie Hodges and Gary Hodges, and Kerri Delema. Others who will cherish his memory include nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 Missouri Highway 291, Liberty. The funeral service will start at 2.

Following the service, Perry will be laid to rest in the Lathrop City Cemetery.