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1927
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2024
Jean Perry Obituary
Jean graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1945. She then went on to Nursing School at St. Scholastica and later received her diploma from Abbott School of Nursing in 1951. Jean was a nurse at Methodist Hospital for 31 years. She worked in the maternity unit taking care of the mothers. She met her husband, Minnow, in 1948 at Coyne's in Long Lake (now Birch's). It was love at first sight. They got married January 15, 1949 and started their life together in Long Lake. They built the house, she still lived in until recently, in 1951 and raised their three children there. In 1965, Jean, Minnow and their family built Perry's Truck Repair & Welding, which is still family owned and operated today.
Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and was so proud of all of them. She was very active and participated in many clubs and activities at her church. She was always so well put together and had a remarkable memory. She truly was one of a kind.
Jean said, "I've lived a good life."
A special thank you to Stonebay of Orono for the amazing care and support you gave Jean and our family.
Jean was a loving Mom, Gramma and Great Gramma. She is survived by her son, Bob (Kim) Perry, daughter, Sue (Bill) Reed and daughter-in-law, Deb Perry; grandchildren, Rick III (Sarah), Amy, Stacy (Josh), Ann (Bryce), Dan (Ali), Raya (Nate), Robyn (Brent) and Shane; great grandchildren, Will, Julia, Lucas, Jeana, Charlie, Samantha, Liam and Max.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sr "Minnow"; son, Richard Jr; parents, Marie and Harry Wong; sisters, Loye Donarski and Mae Larson; and brother, Robert Wong.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Lake, MN. Visitation will start at 10am followed by the service at 11am. Lunch to follow.
A link to the live stream of the service will be on the church's website, www.trinitylonglake.org.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church Long Lake, MN.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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