Cherry Starr, the widow of legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, passed away at the age of 89 this week according to a statement from the Starr Children’s Fund.
Their son, Bart Starr Jr., told WBAY News that she passed “fully at peace and in comfort”. He added “the sadness of this loss will not match our gratitude for having her as part of our lives for so long.”
The Packers released a statement on social media on behalf of President/CEO Mark Murphy, acknowledging the impact Cherry Starr left in the communities she touched:
“She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and great sense of humor.