Dr. Elmer John Perse, Jr.

Dr. Elmer J. Perse , Jr. , age 63 of Claridon died unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2011 in a farm vehicle accident on his farm. Loving husband of Deb (nee Spiros); devoted father of Rebecca Jane, Jonathan David, Jamie Teresa, and Jason Allen; cherished grandfather of M. Kadin Perse Abdul Hadi, Jonathan David, and Colin Jeffrey Perse; beloved son of Rosemary (Krasovec) and Elmer J. Sr. (deceased); dearest brother of Allen, David, Janet (Gary) Schuster and Jessica Perse; son-in-law of Mary M. Spiros and George (deceased) and Karin Spiros; brother in law of Kathie (Joseph) Krozser and Guy (Denise) Spiros; treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in his name can be made to Cleveland Chapters of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4635 Richmond Rd. #103 Cleveland, OH 44128 or Kidney Foundation 2831 Prospect Av. Cleveland, OH 44115.

Friends are invited to join the family at a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m.. Friday August 26, 2011 at St. Vitus Church 6019 Lausche Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103. The Family will receive friends at THE COSIC FUNERAL HOME, 28890 CHARDON RD. (BETWEEN BISHOP RD. AND RT. 91) WILLOOUGBHY HILLS, THURSDAY 1:00 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.