He was 85 years old. Former Michigan State head coach and Pittsburgh Steelers assistant George Perles has reportedly died at the age of 85. George Perles, a former Michigan State football coach and university administrator who had a long and complicated history with the school, died on Tuesday night. George Perles died believing his former offensive lineman had threatened to kill him. Former Michigan State coach George Perles dies at 85. Former Steel Curtain defensive coach George Perles passes away at the age of 85 New, 15 comments The once Steelers’ assistant head coach went on to coach the Michigan State Spartans for 12 seasons Funeral Home Services for George are being provided by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. By John Taylor Jan 8, 2020, 12:28 PM EST. George Perles passed away on January 7, 2020 at the age of 85 in East Lansing, Michigan. GEORGE J. PERLES July 16, 1934 – January 7, 2020 George J. Perles, former Michigan State University head coach and Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach, passed away yesterday in … Story Links EAST LANSING, Mich. – Former Michigan State head football coach, athletic director, football player and Board of Trustee member George Perles passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

He was 85 (1934-2020). ... Perles is survived by his wife, Sally, and their children Kathy, Terry, John and Patrick. George Perles' funeral had a surprise visitor: The former player he once ordered to stay away.