Lynn Joseph Perish, 53 of Ketchikan, Alaska died on January 11, 2012 at the CentraCare Health System in Long Prairie, MN

Lynn was born February 15, 1958 in Brainerd, MN to George & Irene (Moller) Perish.  Lynn attended Clarissa Public School and graduated in 1976.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years and then at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.  He was honorably discharged in 1980 and moved back to Clarissa.  Lynn had many occupations throughout his life but was mainly a heavy equipment mechanic and for the last six years drove a taxi cab.  He spent the majority of his life in Alaska and enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting and fishing.  Lynn was a member of the American Legion in Ely, MN

Lynn is survived by daughters, Emily (Craig Seliskar) Perish of Ely, MN, Molly (Joshua Altenburg) Perish of St. James, MN, granddaughter Ella Lynn  Perish of Ely, MN, mother Irene Kotula of Clarissa, MN and sister, Valerie (Vern) Petersen of Foley, MN, brothers,  Lydell (Denise Miller) Perish of Eagle River, Alaska, Lorne (Vicki) Perish of Clarissa, MN and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, George Perish, step-father Mel Kotula and many aunts and uncles.