Geraldine "Jerry" L. Perry, 92, of Owatonna, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna.

Jerry was born on June 15, 1930 in Urbana, Illinois to Theodore and Opal Magee. Her family moved to Kingman, Indiana. She graduated from Kingman High School in 1948.

She married Paul Russell Perry on December 15, 1948 and the couple had two children.

In 1965, Jerry and her family moved north of Claremont where they had purchased a farm. Paul and Jerry moved to Owatonna in 1978. Jerry enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, reading, sewing, needle point and baking. Her family loved her cooking and always enjoyed her Oatmeal Raisin cookies.

Jerry is survived by her daughter, Sandra (and Myron) Schmidt of Owatonna; a son, Paul E (and Judy) Perry of Belle Plaine; 5 grandchildren, Andrea (and Chris) Slater, Matt (and Traci) Schmidt, Jon (and Kim Schmidt, Kelly (Eric Fisher) Perry and Kevin (and Tracee) Perry; 9 great grandchildren, Steven (Abby Hallum) Slater, Jacob Slater, Ali Slater, Abbie Perry, Parker Perry, Kylee Perry, Madi Murphy, Gabriel and Joshua Schmidt; and sister in law, Doris Magee.

She is proceeded in death by her husband, Paul; grandson, Todd Perry; brothers, Richard Magee and Edward Magee.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30pm Monday, December 12, 2022 at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Amanda Floy will officiate. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna.