Paul Michael Cherry, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Saline, Michigan, after a brief illness. Born in Detroit on September 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Julian Thomas Cherry and the late Frances Eleanor (née Zielinski) Cherry.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Nancy Konopka; daughters Susan Cherry (Jeff Freidhoff) and Paula (David) Koch; and grandsons Harrison and Carter Koch. He is also survived by his brother Thomas (late Joan) Cherry, and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim (late Frances) Cherry, Michael (late Charlotte), and sister Gloria (late “Bud”) Aikens.
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s name may be made to the American Lung Association, American Lung Association Donation Processing Center P.O. Box 70360 Philadelphia, PA 19176-0360 or by visiting https://www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give Donations may also be made to the Great Lakes Boxer Rescue, 5196 N. Vista Drive Sanford, MI 48657 or online by visiting https://awo.petstablished.com/online_donations/organization/1150902?pet_id=776007
To learn more about Paul’s life, to leave a memory you have of Paul, or to sign his online guestbook please visit www.rbfhsaline.com/obituaries/
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