He was born February 1, 1939 to Archie Elmer Pertl and Gladys Mars Pertl in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He spent his youth in West Bend, Iowa. He graduated from West Bend High School and earned a BA Degree in Business from the University of Iowa.
Don was a faithful member of Union United Methodist Church in Irmo, SC and The John Rowland Sunday School Class. He was a former board member of The Lake Murray Association. Other organizations he was active in included The Irmo Navy Club, The Whiskey Literary Society, The Friday Morning Breakfast Club in Lexington, and the Sunday Night Couples Duplicate Bridge Club.
Being surrounded by all his family filled his heart with love and pride. Of a gentle and kind spirit, Don never met a stranger. His greatest pleasure in life was to entertain everyone, leave them with a smile, and hopefully brighten their day. He had a servant’s heart.
Don created his own company, Pertl and Associates, which performed laundry consulting for major hotels all over the world.
Don is survived by his wife, Marian Pender Pertl of Columbia, SC; son, Randall Pertl of Richmond, VA; daughter, Lorinda Pertl Kniess of Jacksonville, FL; stepsons, Preston (Susanne) Pender and Ronnie Pender both of Columbia, sister, Peg (Ray) Miller of Council Bluff, Iowa; grandchildren, Christopher (Jenna) Pertl of Alexandria, VA, Ryan Pertl (Kelly) of Springfield, VA, Kaitlin Pertl of Herndon, VA, Jennifer Madden (fiancé, Greg) of Jacksonville, FL, and Sarah (Mike) Kuch of Marathon, FL; step-grandchildren, Patton Pender, Jenna Pender and Aidan Pender all of Columbia, four great-grandchildren, Ema Madden, Camden Pertl, Blake Pertl, and Avery Kuch; sister-in-law, Irene Goff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was predeceased by his first wife, Jane Van Horn Pertl and his brother, Mars Pertl.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 o’clock on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Union United Methodist Church, 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC. Burial to follow in the churchyard. Visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, 7600 Woodrow St, Irmo, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church.
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