Jay Sperry, age 81 of Hudson, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018 with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carolyn; parents, Myrtle (Robert) Elm and James Sperry; and brother, Jeff. Survived by his loving children, Jay E. and Charlyn (Paul) Martin; special grandchildren, Andrew, Bridgette and Amanda (Kyle); brothers, Bob (Janice) Elm, Don (Theada) Sperry; and sister, Jo Ellen (James) Holt. He was a competitive motorsports enthusiast and bench rest shooter, perfectionist, and a man of many skills.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 PM Monday, January 22 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1500 Vine St, Hudson, with a visitation 1 hr prior to service at church. Private interment at Willow River Cemetery.  Memorials preferred to Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.