"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.I always got a hello nice to see you. Always a thank you for what I do. A very kind and caring person. Bond will be missed very much. Love, Kayleen and family. i"
In loving memory of
R. BOND PERKET
October 25, 1924 - February 6, 2008
R. Bond Perket, 83, of 325 Lakewood Lane, Marquette, died Wednesday evening, February 6, 2008 at his home following a short illness.
He was born in Escanaba on October 25, 1924 to the late Otto and Lillian (Rheaum) Perket. Bond graduated from Escanaba High School in 1942. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps., serving for three years as a radar specialist.
Bond received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1950 from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. In 1951 he received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northern Michigan University and a Master's degree in administration from the University of Michigan in 1953. Bond completed additional graduate studies at Michigan State University and Northern, earning an education specialist degree from NMU in 1958.
Bond worked as a mathematics and physics teacher for ten years at Graveraet High School before being named business manager. He was employed as Assistant Superintendent of Marquette Public Schools from 1972 until his retirement in 1985.
Perket served as advisor to the high school student council while a teacher and was the first executive director of Junior Achievement of Marquette, holding that post for the first eight years of its existence.
He previously served on the board of directors of the Marquette Area Chamber of Commerce for 3 years and the board of the U.P. Catholic Credit Union for 27 years. He was associated with the U.S. and Michigan Business Officials.
He is survived by his wife, the former Harriet L. King who he married in 1946; two children, Patty (Tom) Crofts of Lake Bluff, IL and J. Bond (Anne) Perket of Media, PA; also surviving are two cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Genna Crofts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in St. Peter Cathedral with the Rev. Francis Ricca officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass in the Bishop's Room of the cathedral. Entombment will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Don Bowers, Bill Brady, Pat Daust, Bill Hart, Pat Ruecker and Julius Tiziani.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Lake Superior Hospice Association, 914 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
Tributes
"Dear Perket Family, Your husband,father,and grandfather always had a smile and a handshake for everyone. He always had a kind word and wanted to do the right thing. My wife Wendy will miss Bond at adoration. I will email your former neighbors DeRoches to let them know of his passing. We will be leaving town tomorrow(2/8/08)and not returning until Sunday. We feel badly that we will not be able to attend his funeral.We will send a donation to Lake Superior Hospice. We will keep your family in our prayers. With our deepest sympathy,Steve and Wendy Pelto"
"Dianne, I, and our family will miss Bond. We knew Bond through renting the cabin next to where Bond and his wife lived. He was a very kind and friendly person. Always checking to ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed. Our prayers are with you all. May God bless you."
"Farewell to one great teacher. Eric Carlson Graveraet High School--1959 USNA--1964 Current Misplaced Yooper"
"Mr. Perket will be missed by many. He was a kind and friendly spirit. His gentle and warm demeanor will be remembered for a long time. We will miss him at the Grace Methodist dinners. It was a highlight to renew our acquaintance each year. May his family find comfort and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ."
"I will always remember Mr. Perket's bright smile and kind manner. We shared a love of dogs and whenever I was "home" and saw Mr. Perket, he asked about my current canine "family." He touched many through his teaching and work in the community. He will be missed. My "hart" is with you."
"I am sorry for your loss. I worked at Bothwell Middle School for 4 years when Bond was an Assistant Superintendent. I respected Bond as a person and an administrator."
"Lakewood Lane will not be the same without Bond. We shall miss him very much. Cal will miss his talks with Bond and the advice he was always willing to share with him. We are deeply saddened to no longer have this gracious man of integrity with us. Again, a real loss for us. Harriet, you are certainly in our hearts and we know this will be a very hard time for you. We will contact you when we get home to see if there is anything we can do. You and Bond were a steady couple and your relationship made the world a better place."
"My condolences to the family."
"Feb. 9, 2008 For the Perket Family, We share your loss and grieve with you. As former students at Graveraet we have fond memories of Mr Perket and remembered him for his excellent and positive encouragement towards his students for their learning. His memory lives on. With sympathy and condolences."
"Harriet and Family Jan & I wish to express our deepest sympathy and will keep Bond in our thoughts and prayers."
"I remember Mr. Perket from high school when he would be visiting in the science hallways. If you were fooling around, he could freeze you in your tracks with a glance, then, just as quickly, set you at ease with his smile and good humor. Fast forward thirty years and he became a regular customer at the store I work at. He never failed to take time to say hello to everyone and ask how they were. His energy and kindness will be greatly missed by us all. Jim and all the staff at Ace Hardware"
"My prayers and thoughts are with the Perket family and especially Harriet. Bond made significant contributions to the entire MAPS district as a teacher and administrator. I valued the contact I had with Bond over the years in my former roles as high school proncipal, assistant superintendent and superintendent of the MAPS District. He touched a lot of lives and helped make us all better people. May he rest in everlasting peace. Bill Bergin"
"Harriet, Joe, Anne and Patty, Laura and I send our deepest sympathies and condolences. I'll remember having discussions with your Dad and they almost always included something about fishing! I remember some of his lake trout fishing tips from back in our high school days. He was a great guy to have in the boat! We'll remember him fondly. Scott & Laura Taube and family"
"Our prayers go to the Perket family. My first year in Marquette Bond and I taught together and then I later taught first grade at Beaver Grove School where Patti was in my first grade class. We shared many times together after that experience and were always welcome at your home. May you cherish the wonderful times you spent together as a family. Our sympathy to you. We will be unable to attend the funeral as we are in Florida until May 7. Joan and Paul Mattson"
"Dear Harriet and family, So sorry to hear of Bonds passing. It was a shock to hear and we send our deepest sympathy Mike and I. I'll write you later, Cousin Arlene Dorn Sun City, Az."
"To the Perket Family We were saddened to learn of Bond's death. We'll miss seeing him on his daily walks. Our sincere sympathy to the family and especially Harriet. Sandy and Don Salo"
"Mr Perket was one of my favorite teachers way back in the late fifties. He made sense of math and always seemed to love what he was doing. He will be missed by all."
"Dear Harriet & family, We're so sorry to hear about Bond leaving us all. May God give you strenth & courage in the days to come. And know that he is at peace.Love & prayers, Ann & Pat"
"Mr. Perket was by far the very best high school teacher I had, and he was the reason that I majored in math and became a math teacher myself. I absolutely loved his classes and learned so much from his wonderful approach to teaching. He was really one of a kind!"
"I extend my condolences in the passing of your husband and father, Bond Perket. Those of us who experienced Mr. Perket as a high school teacher were fortunate. He was a skilled educator who obviously enjoyed his work and his students. He was my favorite. May these words bring you some confort in your bereavement. Bessie Grivas class of 1954."
"To Harriet,Bond, Patty and the entire Perket family. We are deeply saddened to learn that Bond has passed on. We have lost a great friend and neighbor and wish we could have been there during this time of sorrow. Bond was a remarkable man and his smiling face, handshake and hugs will be missed by our entire family. When we move back next year it will be difficult not to have my snow shoveling partner to discuss world events with. Harriet we will see you this summer when Vinna and I visit Marquette. You, Bond and your entire family are in our prayers. Tom and Vinna DeRoche"
"Dear Harriet, I was so saddened to hear that Bond had passed away. It is so unfortunate that it takes sad events to remind us of wonderful times. Lunches with the neighbors on E. Crescent Street and time with you and Bond at your home are events that I remember well and will always cherish. My very best to you and your family - the little boy next door on E. Crescent Street, oh so many years ago."
"I was so very sorry to read of Mr. Perket's passing. He was a kind, warm and very intelligent person. I know he will be greatly missed, I will keep him in my prayers. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Perket family. Carole Coppens Novak"
"Patty, you and I were chums in grade school; I always remember your father as being kind and personable. I'm sending some good thoughts your way during this difficult time. Regards... Barry"
"Mr. Perket was one of the most inspirational Teachers I had at Graveraet in 1956. His ability to take the complex and simplify it so all could learn was unique. Fortunately we visited with him during our 2006 class reunion. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Aloha, Arthur Von Ploennies"