Karl served in the Army and was stationed in the medical unit in Puerto Rico during the Korean War.
He was graduate of Ohio State University where he was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pie Fraternity. Karl earned his PhD at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy. His career was in research and development in Pharmacology.
Devoted father of Brent (Lisa) Perlman of Marina del Rey, CA, Laura (Lester McGuire) Perlman of Fortville, IN and Sharon (Carlos) Barry of Oakland, CA; loving grandfather of Alex (Kacey Williams) Perlman, Anna Perlman, Sophie McGuire and Max McGuire; dear brother of Murial Carter of Beachwood, OH, Morton Perlman and Lenore Kahn (both deceased).
Graveside funeral services for Karl will be held at Zion Memorial Park, 5461 Northfield Rd, Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146 on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
Following the graveside funeral service, the family will receive friends at from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Hyatt Place Legacy Village, 24665 Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124.
Contributions in Karl's memory may be made to Maltz Hospice House of Menorah Park or the Alzheimer's Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Perlman family.