Rev. Glen W. Perin
Deceased: 2017-07-05
Diocese: CINCINNATI
Seminary Graduation Year: 1953
The Rev. Glen W. Perin, 89, passed away of natural causes late Wednesday evening, July 5, 2017, in the St. Charles Senior Living Community in Carthagena.
He had been a resident there nearly four years and previously lived in West Milton for several years since retiring. He was born, Jan. 15, 1928, in Newport, to the late John and Mary (Moorman) Perin. Surviving are one sister, Rosalie DeLoye, of Yorkshire; and a sister-in-law, Vee Perin Presas, of Fort Loramie, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by five siblings, Carl and Esther Perin, Virginia and Larry Forthofer, Marcel “Mike” Perin, Eileen and Ralph Boerger, Paul Perin; and brothers-in-law, Robert “Bob” DeLoye and Art Presas.
Father Perin was ordained as a Diocesan priest, May 30, 1953, in the St. Monica Cathedral in Cincinnati by Archbishop Karl J. Alter. Soon thereafter, he celebrated his first Mass at his home parish of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport. Father Glen completed preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary in Cincinnati and continued on to study theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood.
Father Perin received his first assignment, June 22, 1953, as assistant pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Cincinnati. On June 17, 1954, he was appointed assistant pastor of St. Raphael Church in Springfield. Then, June 20, 1958, he was appointed part-time teacher at Springfield Catholic High School while continuing his assignment at St. Raphael Church. On Aug. 29, 1963, he was appointed assistant pastor of Nativity Church in Cincinnati and part-time teacher at Regina High School, where he remained teaching until June 1966. On June 16, 1967, he was appointed assistant pastor of St. Jude Church in Cincinnati and in August of that year was appointed part-time teacher of religion at Seton High School. On June 21, 1968, he was relieved of his assignment at St. Jude Church to make necessary preparations for missionary work in South America and asked to provide weekend help during the summer at St. Louis Church in Cincinnati. In August 1968, Father Perin left for mission work in Brazil, South America, and continued his work there for eight years. On June 15, 1976, he was appointed associate pro-temp at St. Albert the Great Church in Dayton. Father Perin was soon to be appointed pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater, on Aug. 28, 1976. During that time, he was appointed dean of St. Marys Deanery from July 1, 1983 to Dec. 31, 1986. On Aug. 24, 1987, he was appointed pastor of Holy Angels Church in Sidney and was re-appointed to another six-year term, Aug. 24, 1993. Father Perin retired on July 6, 1999. Over the years, Father Glen had been Knights of Columbus chaplain at several local posts. In his leisure, Glen enjoyed traveling and being outdoors; he particularly enjoyed fishing, golf and gardening.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Newport with celebrant Most Rev. Joseph R. Binzer and homilist the Rev. David L. Zink. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. The reception of the body ritual will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Brazil Missions or a charity of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
