Marita D. (Moeller) Cherry, 92

Marita D. (Moeller) Cherry, 92, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017, with her family by her side.  Marita was born in Greensburg on August 1, 1924, to the late John L. and Dora M. (Hellmich) Moeller.  Marita graduated from Greensburg High School in 1942.  After graduation, Marita worked in the office of Johnston’s Wholesale where she met her husband, Bob, who had returned from World War II.  Marita also worked in various positions at the Decatur County Courthouse, and was a caseworker for the Decatur County Welfare Department.  She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Marita enjoyed her family; especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy and always brought a smile to her face.  She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enthusiastically cheered them watching every game she possibly could.  Marita was married to the love of her life Robert J. Cherry on October 5, 1946.  Bob preceded her in death on July 7, 1980.  She is survived by her daughter; Janet Salatin and her husband Glenn of Batesville, two grandchildren; Tara Coy and her husband Brett, and their daughter Nora of Greensburg, and Clint Salatin and his wife Carrie, and their daughters, Hadley and Hensley of Batesville.  Marita was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.  Marita was the last living sibling of five wonderful brothers:  Norbert, Walter, Maurice, Johnny Bill, Bob, and sister:  Henrietta Carroll.  A rosary will be prayed at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday followed by visitation from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home in Greensburg.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. John Meyer officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or to the Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, which helps homeless veterans.  Online condolences can be made at www.popfuneralhome.com.  The family invites all Marita’s family and friends to come and celebrate her life with them.