Charles David Perry
Wednesday, December 10, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Age:
80 years old
Wednesday, December 10, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Age:
80 years old
Wednesday, December 10, 1941
Date of Death:
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Age:
80 years old
Charles David Perry
Charles David Perry, 80, of Rochester, MN, died November 29, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.
Charles was born December 10, 1941 in Charles City, Iowa to Charles and Margaret (Davidson) Perry. At six months of age, his family moved to Rochester. He attended schools in Rochester and was part of the first graduating class at John Marshall High School. He spent his first working years in several Rochester restaurants learning and honing his culinary skills. In 1965 he was employed by IBM to work in food service at the Rochester location and eventually became the manager of the IBM cafeteria. After which he worked in personnel until his retirement in 1995.
On July 21, 1973, he married Kathleen A. Kiewatt, who he always introduced as my bride. They continued to reside in Rochester.
The things that brought joy to Charles’ life were food, family, friends and laughter. He was a lifelong learner and a consummate reader. He was very fond of the title Uncle Charlie, a name he was called by many who loved him.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his four daughters, Margaret, Bridget, Jennifer, and Kathryn; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; and many caring friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his son Andrew, his parents, and sisters Millie and Elta.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in the Elgin Cemetery.
Condolences
The family of Charles David Perry has received the following condolences.
Charlie, sorry to hear you have passed away!
I've known you since high school and through your time at IBM always found you with a smile and a happy grin on your face. Perhaps we will meet again later, hope so!
Dear Mrs. Perry and family.
On behalf of all of us I would like to offer our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather, we are very sorry for your loss!
Although I didn’t know Charlie well, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations when we would run into each other at the grocery store and I liked his straightforwardly manner and obvious social engagement.
We are holding you close in our thoughts and hoping that you are comforting each other during this difficult time.
Wishing you all the best and moments of peace as you remember Charlie.
Best,
Annemarie de Groen and family
Uncle Chuck, I never expected a day to come where you would leave. We all like to think of our loved ones as immortal, especially when we're children. You brought such a wonderful happiness to my childhood, with cracking an invisible egg on my head and giving me the best hugs and cuddles. You always managed to make whatever was going on somehow humorous even when you didn't realize it. Your home always felt warm and loving and I know it will continue to remain so. I love you and aunt Kathleen so gosh darn much. I hope, wherever you are, you are as happy as you have made everyone feel over the course of your life.
Not goodbye, just see you later uncle Chuck.
My Uncle Charlie. My Godfather. And now my forever guardian Angel. I love you more than you’ll ever know. And I’ll miss you forever. Xoxo.