Jerry Towey, 80, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, February 5th, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was born May 29th, 1940 in Rochester, MN to Arthur and Helen (St. George) Towey. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1958 and then joined the Navy. On April 1st, 1967, he married Marlene O'Connell at St. Bridget's Church in Simpson, MN.  He retired from the Navy in 1978 and they returned to Rochester, MN.  Jerry worked installing passenger elevators and after retiring from there he worked at Laidlaw driving school bus and the Mayo Clinic shuttle buses. Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW, and the 40&8 club driving the boxcar in many parades.  In his retirement he enjoyed many projects on his farm and Jerry truly enjoyed planning family gatherings and loved having his large Irish family around him.

Survivors include his son Jerome Towey, three daughters Wanda (Mike) Nienow, Sarah (Eric Atkins) Towey, Phoebe Towey, all of Rochester.  Five grandchildren Grace (Steven) Rysted, Caity (Josh Deutsch) Nienow, Miranda Towey, Donovan Towey, and Victoria Nienow and one great granddaughter, Haley Rysted; siblings Bill (Jeannette) Towey, Kate Towey (Frankie – dec.) of Ormond Beach, FL, Gert (Donald – dec.) Ulwelling, Tim (Sandy) Towey of Schertz, TX, Pat (Deb) Towey of Hayfield, MN, Dan Towey of Blaine, MN, and Joe Towey of Rochester, MN, sister-in-law Joyce Towey of Colby, KS, and cousin Paul Towey of Faribault, MN.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene and son James (Jim) Towey; his parents, siblings Eileen Towey and Mike Towey.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11 ^th , 2021 at Pax Christi Church in Rochester, MN.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10 ^th , 2021 in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Pax Christi church.  Burial will be at St. Bridget's Cemetery in Rochester, MN.

Please send memorials to either Channel One, Seasons Hospice, or a charity of your choice.