Lonnie D. Cherry

Lonnie Dean Cherry, 90, of Monroeville passed away on Wednesday evening, the 19th of November, 2025, at The Willows at Bellevue.

Born February 18, 1935, in Sandusky, Ohio, Lonnie was a helpful one-of-a-kind family man. With his company, Lonnie Cherry Bulldozing, he had made his living after getting out of the Marines, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator.

In the community, he spent time involved in the Lutheran church and helping with park management in Mitiwanga on Lake Erie. His time living was spent spending time with his expansive family whom he showed his love through innumerable actions over words, whether it was helping out with chores, going out on his boat, or gardening and sharing produce every harvest.

Lonnie is survived by his stepson, David Garwood; grandsons Rich and Ken Dewey; niece Karen Dorsey and nephew Thomas Wilson; brothers David (Joann) and Melvin (Joann); sisters Carol Brutcher and Celia Harding; among many more relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor; daughter, Lisa Dewey; his parents, Henry and Clara; brothers Roy (Eunice), Gene, Earl (Diane), Wayne, Lynn (Betty), and Allen; sister Ellen (Leonard); and brother-in-law Robert Brutcher.

A man of few words, but great actions, Lonnie was a man that left his mark on many hearts and made his presence known in the community.

Friends may call from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the Pfeil Funeral Home, Monroeville Chapel, 109 Monroe Street, Monroeville. Stu Young, Lutheran SAM will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Toys for Tots.

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