John Edward Perrel, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died at home on March 24, 2019. John was born January 31, 1936 in Indianapolis to John G. and Gladys (Burleson) Perrel. He graduated from Ben Davis High School ('54) and attended one year at Milligan College. John married Patricia Ann Kretler in 1958. His career began in the transportation industry. He then spent over 10 years in the food industry which included management positions with MCL Cafeterias and with St. Paul Bible College in Minnesota. John retired with over 20 years of service with Overnite Transportation Company. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia; his sons Dan (Dawn), Joe (Diane), and Tom; his grandchildren Josh (Diana) Perrel, Kelly Perrel, Emily (Brian) Krueger, Hannah (Brett) Palmberg, Martha Perrel, and Maggie Perrel; and his great-grandchildren Sam, Leah, Ben, and Hannah Perrel, Nora and Ruby Palmberg, and Forest Krueger. John is preceded in death by his parents, John & Gladys Perrel; his brother, Charles Perrel; his sister Barbara Hulse; and his daughter, Summer Perrel.
Visitation, 4-6 p.m., and a service, 6-7 p.m., will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th Street[more]