Michael Robert Perl

Michael Robert Perl passed away unexpectedly at his home with family on September 27, 2022. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on April 2, 1955. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murlynne and Walter Perl; and close friend, Helen Gandert (Granny). Mike is survived by his wife, Debbie (whom he married in 1985), his daughter, Chelsea (Matthew Mollica), his grand-puppy, Edmon (whom he lovingly nicknamed Bo-Bo); sisters Pam Perl and Michele (Kevin) Staller, brother Philip (Miriam Seijo) Perl, niece and nephew Zak Staller and Sara (Rick) Scarberry; close friends Thomas and Lucy Gandert, Scott and Denise Clark, and many others in Columbus and Cincinnati who were his extended family. Mike attended St. Peter’s School in Mansfield until he moved to Columbus in 1972, where he completed high school at Whetstone in 1973. Mike graduated from Ohio State University in 1977 with a degree in microbiology. During his time at Ohio State, he became a lifelong Buckeye fan. He was employed with Kroger while obtaining his education. After graduating from Ohio State, Mike became a quality control analyst at Borden Ice Cream for 2 years. He was later hired as a chemist with Columbia Gas and remained for 28 years. Mike received his MBA from Otterbein University in 2000. He finished his career with Sherry Laboratories (which was acquired by Element Materials Technology) in Cambridge, Ohio until his retirement. Mike will be remembered as a family man who would do anything to help his loved ones, friends, and neighbors. He enjoyed gardening and completing projects around the house. Mike’s gardens were legendary and even extended to his daughter’s house. He also liked throwing darts at Ledo’s and Crest Tavern, golfing, and playing cards. Over the years his random hobbies included restoring his CJ-7 jeep, cross-stitching, building model clipper ships, day trading, cooking, craft beer, and bourbon tasting. Mike was an avid sports fan and cheered for his teams through thick and thin. He rooted for his alma mater, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Guardians. Mike was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Per Mike’s wishes, services will be a private cemetery burial at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Mike’s name to People in Need (PIN) of Delaware (https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/) or Columbus Humane Society (https://www.columbushumane.org/).

Michael Robert Perl

April 2, 1955 - September 27, 2022