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Obituary of Alan Everett Cherry
Cherry, Alan E.
Saginaw, Michigan
Alan Everett Cherry passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab. He was 70 years old.
Born on August 13, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, Alan was the son of Joan Irene (Barszewski) and Raymond Cherry. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After completing his military service, he returned to Saginaw and worked at Rogers Machine Shop before joining his brother Jeff in business.
On September 2, 1982, Alan married Susan Dashner. A devoted husband, he lovingly cared for Susan during the final years of her life as she faced illness. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2002.
Alan had a deep love for travel, exploring much of the United States before settling in Houghton Lake, where he spent the last decade of his life. He cherished the simplicity of a minimalist lifestyle and found great joy in being outdoors, surrounded by nature.
Alan is survived by his siblings: Pete Cherry, Christine Strautnick, and Jeffrey Cherry; a dear family friend, Shelley Strachan; and by his nieces and nephews: Tony Locke, Sean SanMiguel, Nicole (Nicholas) Klein, and Stephanie SanMiguel.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan, and his parents.
Alan will be remembered for his quiet strength, love of nature, sharp sense of humor and steadfast devotion to family.
SERVICE: A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzhan St., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Richard John will officiate. Private inurnment will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery. According to Al’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603. www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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In Loving Memory
Alan Cherry
1954 - 2025
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