Gerald Perry Obituary

Gerald L. Perry

Gerald L. Perry, 72, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.

Gerald was born October 3, 1952, in Tiffin to the late George and Agnes (Fowler) Perry. He first married Sherri Irene (Cunnington) in Manti, Utah, June 11, 1975, and she preceded him in death March 2, 2012. He then married Debbie (Kuebbeler) in Toledo May 15, 2021, and she survives in Fremont.

Other survivors include his children, Daniel (Nicole) Perry of Tiffin, Rebecca Perry of Tiffin, Jason (Skye Lamb) Perry of Tiffin, Rachel (Trent) Shoemaker of Upper Sandusky, Tyler (Carly Lehmann) Perry of Findlay; two stepchildren, Jeff (Annie) Kuebbeler of Temperance, Michigan, and Julie (Jason) Blevins of Middletown; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bruce (Regina) Perry of Burghill and David (GayAnn) of Tiffin; a sister, Lois Fenstermaker of Findlay; and many nieces and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Merle Fenstermaker; a granddaughter, Ayla Perry; and a great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Taylor.

Gerald worked as a design engineer for Buckeye Machine Fabricators and was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam as a door gunner. He was an avid trap shooter and a member of Isaac Walton and Carey Conservation Club. Gerald was a 1970 graduate of Mohawk High School and Terra State.

Funeral services for Gerald will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Friday, February 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services Friday at Fairmont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Veterans Council.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.