Class of 1955

1955 Maroon SpotlightJoe Savoie
Joe Savoie

F.F.A. 51-55, D.E. Vice President 54-55, Football 51-53, Wrestling 51-55, All School Revue 53-54.

1955 Graduation Edition
Perry Daily Journal

Wilbur Joe Savoie, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walter Savoie, will enter the Navy soon after graduation from Perry high school this month. He was born Jan. 28. 1937, in Perry. He participated in football and wrestling from 1951-54, and concentrated on wrestling this year. He has been a member of the Future Farmers of America since 1951. Savoie, whose favorite subject is Problems of American Democracy, was in the 1953-54 all-school revue. Tinkering on his car is his chief hobby.

Wilbur Joseph Savoie

January 28, 1937 – February 11, 1984

Wilbur Joseph “Joe” Savoie, 45, was discovered dead at his home at 107 South Tenth street, early Saturday afternoon. Death was due to natural causes.

Born Jan. 28, 1937, in Perry, he was a graduate of Perry high school and served in Vietnam with the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic church, the Ellis-Jirous American Legion post, and Disabled American Veterans.

In addition to his father, Henry W. Savoie, Perry; survivors include three brothers, Henry F. Savoie, Oklahoma City; Donald Dean Savoie, Perry; and Dwena Savoie, Billings.

Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic church. Rev. Ward J. Pankratz, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at St. Rose of Lima Catholic cemetery.