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Bradley Cherry Obituary
Bradley W. Cherry, 85, of Pandora, passed away at 2:29 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 25, 1940, to the late Wayne and Betty (Roy) Cherry. He was formerly married to Sandra Sommers.
He is survived by three children, Lori (Jerry) Moorman of Columbus Grove, Greg (Lisa) Cherry of McComb and Brad (Jennie) Cherry of Ottawa; nine grandchildren, Lynae (Matt) Stacy, Brandon (Brooke) Anspach, Lindsi (Corbin) Doster, Rachel (Caleb) Quiroga, Matthew (Katie) Cherry, Michael (Abby) Cherry, Heidi (Kyle) Conine, Emme (Nolan German) Cherry and Ali Cherry; ten great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Roy (Jan) Cherry of Dover and Patricia (Bud) Sherick of Findlay.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a beloved friend, Jackie Stotts.
Bradley was a former Ohio State Trooper and lifelong farmer. He was a partner in Cherry's Propane Service, Cherry's Farm Market and Greenhouse, and Cherry's Outdoor World.
Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, with Ross Hartley officiating. Burial will follow at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Putnam County CAP.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com
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PETE MCMAHON
October 31, 2025
I WORKED WITH BRAD AT THE OSP IN FINDLAY AS A COMMUNICATION OFFICER THEN HELPED BRAD AND FAMILY FARM AROUND THE MCCOMB AND GILBOA AREA. BRAD WAS A VERY LIKEABLE PERSON ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT. JUST A GREAT GUY TO BE AROUND. I AM SURE THE FAMILY WILL MISS HIM ALONG WITH ANYONE THAT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH HIM RIP BRAD
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