Jean "Jeannie" Weatherwax Perry

Jean W. Perry, of Dayton Ohio, devoted and beloved wife and mother, passed away on June, 25, 2021 surrounded by her husband of 39 years, Charles R. Perry, Jr. (Bob) and their son, Jeffrey H. Perry. She was diagnosed with brain cancer a few months earlier. She is also survived by her stepson, Scott R. Perry and his daughter, Olivia A. Perry.

Jeannie will be remembered for her generosity, sense of humor and hearty laugh. Following a long career at Dayton Power & Light and University of Dayton, Jeannie volunteered many hours at the Total Joint Center of Kettering Medical Center and Carillon Park. If Jeannie wasn’t baking something chocolate, you would find her knitting for another good cause. She was even once stopped by police for knitting while driving.

Jeannie was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 13, 1949. Her family moved to Hialeah, FL in 1958. As a girl she attended Catholic schools, and maintained strong faith. In recent years she cherished the experience of traveling to Jerusalem with her cousins and their church group.

Following her big brother, she moved to Ohio in 1970. There she met Bob, her one true love. For a time she and Bob drove an 18-wheeler around the country. In fact, she earned a One Year Safe Driving Award from the American Trucking Association. She shared many stories about their travels together. Jeannie was an outstanding photographer with a keen eye, and documented her many travels.

At age 51, Jeannie fulfilled a long awaited dream of completing her Bachelor’s of Science degree in business at Urbana University, Ohio.

As a child and young adult Jeannie was fearful of dogs, but eventually became a dog lover with her first poodle, Snickers, followed by Coco.

Jeannie is survived by her siblings William M. Weatherwax (Denise), Mary H. Troha (Bill – deceased), Judy Todd (Bruce), James W. Weatherwax (Nikki) and Colonel John J. Weatherwax (Wendy) and nephew Kevin J. Weatherwax (Noelle), nieces Emily N. Craig (Tim), Casey T. Weatherwax and Hannah J.V. Weatherwax, as well as numerous cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2021 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish, 3033 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, Ohio 45429. The service is open to all denominations. After the service, there will be a vehicle procession to the Dayton National VA Cemetery. The interment service will begin at 2:00 pm. Family and friends are all welcome back at the Kettering VFW Post #9927, 3316 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45429, where there will be a Celebration of Jeannie’s Life starting around 3:00 pm, or upon arrival. Food will be provided.

Donations in Jeannie’s name can be made to Curtis Yalott, Execuitive Director, St. Labre Indian School, Ashkand, MT 59004-1001; Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY; Boys Town, 200 Flanagan Blvd., Boys Town, NE 68010-9988; and Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton, OH 45417-6714. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.