Michael Perkins

Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1944,

the son of Lewis and Betty (Lieberman).

Michael was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He grew

up in the small town of Milford, Illinois. He was a graduate of the

University of Missouri at Rolla, earning a degree in Metallurgical

Engineering. He later earned masters degrees in materials

science and business administration from the University of

Dayton. After graduation from U. Of M., he was employed as a

welding development engineer at Mound Lab in Miamisburg, Ohio

from 1967 to 1974. He then accepted a position at the Y-12 Plant

in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, working there from 1974 to 1981. In

1981, he returned to Mound Lab until retirement. After retirement

from Mound and needing something to do with his time, he

worked another 4 years at Aeronca in Middletown.

After retirement, Michael enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid

stamp collector and vegetable gardener. His interest in nature led

to taking coursework to become an Ohio Certified Volunteer

Naturalist. He encouraged Marge to do the same, and together

they led nature programs for several years for Five Rivers

MetroParks in Montgomery County. In addition, they conducted a

weekly butterfly survey for the Ohio Lepidopterists Association. As

a couple, they also became dedicated walkers, and through the

American Volkssport Association, completed sponsored walks in

all 50 states, 7 Canadian provinces, and even a couple in

Australia. Michael served for several years as president of the

local Bulls Run Ramblers walking club.

Michael is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margery Perkins;

daughter, Katherine (Mark) Mantel; grandchildren, Edward Mantel

and Margery Mantel; brothers, Richard (Cheryl) Perkins and

James (Nancy) Perkins; numerous nieces, nephews, and many

other loving family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 7, 2026 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant, Mary Kittridge Chapel, 225 Britton Ln Monroe, OH 45050 from 1-3pm, lunch served at 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following

organizations in his memory:

American Volkssport Association

https://ava.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/?cid=26551

Alzheimer’s Association

https://www.alz.org/

The family would like to thank the staff of Ohio Living Mount

Pleasant and Ohio Living Hospice for their outstanding care of our

husband and father.

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