Stephen Perl

Stephen N. Perl, age 70, of Austin, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. Steve was born June 30, 1948 in Austin to Norman and Mildred (Peterson) Perl. He attended Queen of Angels School and graduated from Pacelli High School. Steve then attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota for two years and then moved to Mankato, Minnesota and attended Mankato State University. Steve became a partner in The Lost Chord/Bedpost retail stores in Mankato from 1971 until 1986. He sold his share to his partners and went to Mankato Ford where he worked as a salesman for two years. In 1988 he started work at Vanden Bergh Foods in Madelia, Minnesota until he injured his back and became disabled. Steve had many friends. He enjoyed music, reading, photography, fishing, most sports, and his dogs. Steve also enjoyed helping his friends when he was able to do so. Steve sold his home in Mankato and moved back to Austin in2015. Survivors include his siblings, Carol Krause, Normal, IL, David Perl, Austin, MN, Mary Jane Johnson, Austin, MN, Michael (Ann) Perl, Manhattan, KS; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mildred Perl; brother, Jon Perl; grandparents; several aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service will be held 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Saturday, May 11 2019
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Saturday, May 11 2019
1:30 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912