Otto G. Perl, 91, of South Whitehall Township. died March 1, 2015, at home.

He and his wife Matilda S. (Peters) Perlwere married 63 years.

Born Dec. 2, 1923, in Coplay, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose (Palmer) Perl.

He was a heavy equipment operator at Coplay Cement Plant for 42 years until retiring.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by daughters Debra A. and husband Daniel Adams in Arizona, Susan M. Perl and Michael Yesik of Slatington, Janice M. Perl at home, sons Otto F. at home, Mark J. and wife, Dawn, of Northampton; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a son Paul G. and eight siblings.

Family and friends may call from 1-2 p.m. March 6, at Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

The service will follow at 2 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy can be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an local animal shelter.