Jeffrey Leonard Perrault

Jeffrey L. Perrault, age 57, of Hastings, passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family. Jeffrey was born January 7, 1957 to Raymond and Colleen (Hubert) Perrault in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended school in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Jeff was an employee at Navy Island Doors. Jeff most loved being with his wife and children, and especially cherished being "Bapa" to his six beautiful grandchildren. He was passionate about music and loved playing bass guitar. Throughout his life he played in 7 different bands and for the last 15 years with the Mid-Life Cryslers. His enjoyment of music was evident whether he was playing for an audience, at his childrens weddings, or in his living room. Besides music, Jeff loved playing golf with family and friends, collecting antiques, spending time out doors on any lake, and creating beautiful pieces of art through wood working. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Perrault. Jeff is survived by his wife Marge of 34 years; three children Emily (Brent) Bavin, Erin (Matthew) Wayne and Elliott (Stephanie) Perrault and his grandchildren Reese, Patrick, Brynn, Luke, Mallory and Annie; mother Colleen Perrault; brother Joseph Perrault; sisters Kathleen (Thomas) Mose, Patricia (Christopher) Fleege and Lynette (Jeffrey) Mayhew; also many nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Cole Kracke will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 19, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 West Fifteenth St, Hastings. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Monday at Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 East Seventh St, Hastings and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Hastings. Pallbearers are Elliott Perrault, Matthew Wayne, Brent Bavin, Joseph Perrault, Chris Fleege, Matthew Fleege, Jeffrey Mayhew and Mike Marshall.