Joseph L. Perkowski

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Good Friend, Age 72 of Chisago City, MN and Estero, FL. Passed away July 10, 2008 at his home after a year long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his infant daughter, Paula Marie and parents, Joseph and Viola Perkowski. Joe will be dearly missed by his wife of 47 years, Helen; children, Pam (Mark van Weegen) Perkowski, Joe (Sarah) Perkowski, Patti (Terry) Koch, Karen (Mike) Gardner and Matt (Jen Olson) Perkowski; grandchildren, Celeste, Isabel, Joey, Jarek, Sarah, Evan, Mitchell, Cameron, Brady and Kailie; brother, Robert (Beverly) Perkowski; in-laws, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Retired CEO of US Federal Credit Union, spending his entire professional career in the credit union industry. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, July 14th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, July 15th at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church, 13060 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom with a visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Family interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Fairview Lakes Home Care and Hospice or The Mayo Clinic. [more]

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