Robert Starzl Obituary

Age - 75

September 10, 2023

Perham, MN

Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p. m. with a Rosary at 7:15 and Parish Prayers at 7:30 on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 10:00-11:00 a. m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 on Saturday, September 16 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Perham. Committal with Military Honors will follow the Mass at the church cemetery. Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, MN (218) 346-5175 www. schoenebergerfh. com

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