On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Gerald D. Perrin, born November 19, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI to Albin and Marion Perrin, died. He served four years in the Air Force and worked 34 years for FAA as an air traffic controller. After retirement, Jerry spent 18 years volunteering with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He graduated from South High School. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Patricia; his children, Don (Vicki) Perrin, Dana (Mark) Lindstrom, Dale Perrin, Richard Stewart, Lisa (Greg) Lockman; his grandchildren - "the Love of his life" - Jodi (Anthony), Ellyn (Eric), James (Alexis), Heidi (Matthew), Justin (Danielle), Joshua, Michon, Nicholas, Jessica, Meredith; five great grandchildren, Leo, Logan, Mikaela, Jaxon, and Avery; sister-in-law, Susan Rublein; nephew, Daniel (Stacie) Rublein and their boys, Nathan, Trevor, Bennett, and Miles; niece, Barbara (Ross) Alexander and their boys, Caleb, Grayden and Drew; his true and special friend, Bob, and many other friends. The family will greet visitors on Sunday, July 21, from 1 - 4 pm at Stroo Funeral Home.