Anthony “Tony” J. Perrelle Jr., 76, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away on July 26, 2026, in his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 13, 1949 to Anthony Perrelle Sr. and Edith (Luci) Perrelle. Tony worked at Wabash Fiber Box in Terre Haute. He was always known as the “Bingo Man” for the many years he spent volunteering at or running local bingo games. He was a member of the Zorah Shrine and participated in the Oriental Band. Tony was a loving Papaw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved going to the casino with his wife and friends and buying Cadillacs. He would do anything for anyone and will be missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Donna Sue (Coe) Perrelle, whom he married in 1983; daughter Debbie Crispin-Evans; grandchildren Zach Perry (Amanda) and Amanda Cahill (Joe); great-grandchildren Addison, Alivia, Anthony and Robert; siblings Florence Callahan (Jim), Annena Reimschusel (Larry) and Paul Perrelle; godson Jason Reimschusel and goddaughter Bridget Cleveland; special nephews and nieces Jason Coe, Wyatt Butcher, Franc Perrelle, Johnna Butcher and Lari Lutz and his best friend Arthur (Bingo) Nevill. He is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Donald and Francis Coe, several cousins, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM with funeral services following at Roselawn Funeral Home, 7500 N. Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47805. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Joey Emrick will officiate. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Zorah Shrine Children’s Hospital or Hospice of the Wabash Valley.
