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Walter J. Perner Jr., 75, Vero Beach

Written by: February 16 2010
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Walter J. Perner Jr., 75, died Feb. 13, 2010, at his home.

He was born in New York City and lived in Vero Beach for eight years, coming from his birthplace.

He was a theater producer at Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania, and in St. Louis and Long Island, N.Y. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army.

He was a member of the Democratic Party, the Indian River Historical Society and Friends of the Library in Vero Beach.

Survivors include his sister, Betty Sullivan of Vero Beach.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

No services are planned.

Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.

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