Larry Cherry

Larry Cherry, 83, died peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Boone County Health Center in Albion.

Funeral services are 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Looking Glass Church, rural Newman Grove. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery, rural St. Edward. Following the burial, a Celebration of Larry's Life will take place at Wunderlich's Catering in Columbus.

In lieu of plants and flowers, the family requests memorials be designated to the Boone County Health Center.

Larry was born October 25, 1941, to John and Mable (Williams) Cherry in Genoa, Nebraska. He attended school and graduated from Genoa High School. Larry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kathleen Borg, on October 25, 1959. The two continued the Cherry family legacy, raising their family and living on the Cherry family farm.

Larry was an avid cattle feeder and agriculture enthusiast his entire life. This was not only a career, but a passion of his that he gradually passed down to the next generation in his later years. Even after "slowing down," it was not uncommon to see him frequent area cattle sales, especially at the Columbus Sales Pavilion.

Larry was a true family man. He enjoyed being visited by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Larry was always known to be the ornery one at holidays and get-togethers. You would often find him heckling his wife, Kay, or egging on the grandchildren into something that was mischievous.

Larry was a friend to many and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.

Larry is survived by:
Wife: Kathleen Cherry of Genoa
Son: Wayne (Lisa) Cherry of Monroe
Grandchildren: Shayne (Amanda) Cherry, Makayla (Marcus) Noonan
Daughter: Darla (Greg Rosno) Cherry of St. Edward
Grandchildren: Nick (Danielle) Wieser, Jessica (Tchesco) Anthony, Justin (Kaitlyn) Wieser, Nathan Wieser
Son: David (Tracy) Cherry of Monroe
Grandchildren: Kelsey (Tyler) Maguire, Chase Cherry, Payton (Taylor) Peterson
Son: Michael (Darlene) Cherry of Genoa
Grandchildren: Tyler Cherry, Alexis Cherry, Tessa Cherry
11 great grandchildren: Ashton, Brooklyn, and Makenna Cherry; Malcolm and Mark Noonan; Emma, Miles, Ayden, and Avery Wieser; Cam and Max Maguire
Brother: Earl Cherry
Sister-in-law: Linda Cherry
Several nieces, nephews, and extended family members

Larry is preceded in death by:
His parents
Infant daughter: Sheila Cherry
Brother: Albert (LeRoy) Cherry
Sister-in-law: Judy Cherry