David Robert Deering

FITCHBURG-David R. Deering, age 67, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at home. He was born on Oct. 24, 1950, in Madison, the son of Robert and Mary Jean (Cook) Deering. David graduated from the UW-Madison. He had a love of life and a larger than life personality. David had a passion for morel hunting and fishing, his favorite story involved catching a 47" musky.  He was a great story teller and enjoyed reminiscing about the good times. David was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. He was a skilled painter and enjoyed food, wine and good music.  David was a wine collector and connoisseur who loved his multiple trips to France.  He was a history buff, worked trivia in to the family dinners and was a self-taught chef, cooking for his friends and family. David is survived by his father, Robert; daughter, Lara Colleen (Andy) Kleinheinz; two sons, Michael (Chelsea Draper) Deering and Eric (Tori) Deering; former wife, Gael Kelly-Deering; brother, James (Teresa) Deering; sister, Christine (Thayne "Butch" ) Olson; two grandchildren, Gavin Kleinheinz and Kendall Kleinheinz; and many nieces, nephews (niblings) and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jean Deering. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Betty Cox, who helped him in his final years. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Rd. 608-442-5002