Douglas "Doug" Cherry

Douglas "Doug" Cherry obituary, Adrian, MI

Douglas "Doug" Cherry

Douglas Cherry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Douglas "Doug" Cherry, age 64, of Adrian, MI, passed away, July 12, 2025, at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. He was born January 16, 1961, in Adrian, MI, the son of Charles & Alma (Reynolds) Cherry. On December 1992, he married Sheri Hosler, she survives. In addition to his wife Sheri Cherry, he is survived by his children, Leanne, Lisa, Laura, Justin and Brandon; many grandchildren; and his father, Charles Cherry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Cherry; step-mother, Alice Cherry; and two sisters, Dawn Cherry and Denise Wolfe. Funeral Services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Cremation will follow. Viewing & Visitation will also be on Tuesday from 2:00 PM until the time of service at the Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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