Ruth H. Perkl, 78

Ruth H. Perkl, age 78, of Edina, passed away peacefully Dec. 23.

She was born Aug. 30, 1934, to John and Helen Whaley in Morehead, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald L. Perkl, and son James Christopher Perkl.

Ruth is survived by her son Father James M. Perkl; sister, Beverly Hurley; dear friend, Larry Christenson; brother-in-law, Bob (Nancy) Perkl; and her nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. James Perkl, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the Mass at church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Memorials preferred to the Hastings Total Life Care Center, 919 Vermillion St. #100, Hastings, MN 55033.

Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to sign the online guestbook and view the memorial video.

Tags: obituaries