John M. Perl, age 82, of Co. Rd. D, Swanton, died in the Fulton County Health Center August 8. John was a farmer all of his life, retiring in 1978.

He is survived by wife, Frances; son, Dale of Wauseon; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren; also survived by sister, Lena Green of Swanton. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mamie; also 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Friends may call at the Biehl-Malone Funeral Home, Swanton, OH after 2 PM Friday, where Services will be 11 AM Saturday, August 11. Rev. Harold Rhoads and Rev. James Nixon will officiate. Interment Young Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to Brailey Union Church or Delta Fire Department