Anne Elizabeth Perry (Hamilton) departed her earthly life peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at the age of 91. Anne was born on her parents’, Merritt and Florence (Bente) Hamilton’s, farm in Elkader on Feb. 23, 1931. Anne had a love for music, playing piano and alto clarinet and participating in choir. She performed at many special occasions during her time at Elkader High School. Her musical talent led to enrollment at Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) as a music major. Later in her schooling, she changed her major to early childhood education. While a student in college, Anne met Neal Perry from Waterloo.