Perry Ray Dau entered the arms of his loving Savior on June 9th, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Rothschild, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He was 59 years old.  Perry was born on April 25th, 1962, to Raymond and Joyce (Bosely) Dau in Amery, WI. Perry grew up in Algona, Iowa, where he enjoyed tending their large vegetable garden. At the age of 10, he began working in the fields beside his father de-tasseling corn and walking beans. He attended Algona High School and Luther College. Perry enjoyed participating in track and was captain of the cross-country team while at Luther. It was there where he met Bonnie Lee Milburn, and they were united in marriage on December 29th, 1984. They made their home in Central Wisconsin, where they created many friendships over their 36 years of marriage.  Perry loved being active outdoors and instilled a passion for the outdoors in his children and others. He was an accomplished competitive athlete being a sub-three hour marathon runner and first wave Birkie Skier. He also captained the Revel Sports Ragnar Team to a course record. Perry combined his passion and talents to create and run his own company, Revel Sports, where his tag-line was "Revel in Your Passion". He also utilized this zeal in volunteering as a high school ski coach as well as volunteering with the Wausau Nordic Ski Club, Forrest's Run, Badger State Games and others.  In more recent years Perry enjoyed recreational biking with the Wausau Wheelers, tandem biking with Bonnie, and cooking good food to share with others.  Perry's faith was foremost in his life and he volunteered in his church communities including as President of the Church Council while at Peace Lutheran Church in Amherst, WI. He was currently a faithful member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Weston, WI.  Perry is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dau, Rothschild, WI; children, Benjamin (Chelsea) Dau, Lake Jackson, TX, Darcy Dau, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., and Paul (Rebecca) Dau, Wausau, WI; and grandchildren to whom he was affectionately known as "Silly Papa", Amelia and Elijah Dau. He is further survived by his mother, Joyce Gerber, Algona, IA; and sister, Zoe Dau, Algona, IA. Perry was preceded in death by his father, Ray Dau; Chris Dau, a baby born in Heaven; and Enoch Shalom Dau, a grandchild born in Heaven.  A Memorial Service for Perry will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 6205 Alderson Street, Weston, WI. Pastor Lance Hoelscher will officiate. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church. A reception will follow the service at the church.  Plans to establish a memorial in honor of Perry at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau are in progress. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to his memorial which can be directed to the family.  "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." 1 Corinthians 9:24-25.   Perry Ran his race full of endurance. We give thanks to our Heavenly Father that Perry is reveling in victory and glory and would want the same for each one of us. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.