Cedric “Rick” M. Dering, 77, of Ogema passed away on April
29, 2020 at Hospice House, Wausau under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and
Hospice Services.
Rick was born on November 3, 1942 to the late Clarence and
June (Peterson) Dering in Prentice. He attended Prentice elementary school and
was 1960 graduate of Prentice High School. After graduation, Rick attended UW Superior
and received his bachelor’s degree in economics. Rick was united in marriage to
Carol Kundiger on December 19, 1964 in Prentice. Together, they raised two
children, John and Jill. Rick was an Insurance Agent with American Family
Insurance for 35 years. He was a member of Ogema Lutheran Church. In his free
time, Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life
will be held at a later date.
Left to cherish in Rick’s memory is his wife, Carol of Ogema;
children – John (Sandy) Dering of Milwaukee and Jill (Terry) Lybert of Medford;
grandchildren – Jacob Dering, Alexandra Dering, Brett (Meghan) Schafer, Jack
Schafer, Emily (Austin) Kuckkahn, Gavin Lybert, Emily Schafer, Katie Lybert;
great-granddaughter – Avery Schafer; sibling – Pat McDowell and many nieces and
nephews.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marge
Sevenz, and brother Brian Dering.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake have been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
