Richard L. Deprey
April 02, 1930 - March 06, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Richard L. "Dick" DePrey, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at a Madison hospital. He was born in Madison on April 2, 1930. Dick married Gladys Haag on May 21, 1955, and they enjoyed 60 years together. He was employed at Jewel Tea Company for 35 years. Dick was a happy person who loved the Badgers, Packers, fantasy sports, cribbage and going to his son's cabins up north. But most of all, he enjoyed his family. Dick is survived by his wife, Gladys, daughters, Renee "Angie" (Lanny) Moen and Tami (George) Frazier; sons, Rick (Kathy) and Tom (Jenny); six grandchildren, Danica, Devin, Jeff, Luke, T.J. and Dakota; three great-grandchildren, Dre, Desi and DeMarcus; brothers, Don (Peg) and Ken (Kendra); sisters-in-law, Lee, Terri, Kris (Jack) and Heartsy; brothers-in-law, Romie (Norma) Haag, Clem (Maryann) Haag and Fritz (Barb) Haag; special friend, Dick Tiedt; and many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 12, 2016, with Father Joji Reddy Allam presiding. Luncheon will follow the service in the fellowship hall. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., on Friday, March 11, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kendra, Heartsy and the Bronsons. Dad, your optimistic attitude will inspire us always. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Mar 11, 2016 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Mar 12, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Lisa and John Calderone
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Lisa and John Calderone
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Debbie Beich
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My deepest sympathies for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Beich
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Jan McMullen
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My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Tammy and George my deepest sympathy to you . Although I never knew your dad , he was always nice when I did talk to him. You will be in my thoughts and prayers . God Bless you Tammy and family. Jan (Hanson) McMullen
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Dan Larsen & Jacque Plowman
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To the whole DePrey family you have a deepest sympathies. Dick was a very special and kind man. I have a lot of fun and good memories of Dick. Angie this is for you. I am so sorry we will not be able to see you during this saddest of times for you and yours. It has been a long time since I have seen you last. You were always one of my best friends and you are always in my memories. I hope we can catch up on old times soon.
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Jennifer DePrey
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Dan Hartman
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My sincerest sympathies to the DePrey family. My father, Tom Hartman, was also a "Jewel Tea Man" for many years and I was fortunate to meet Dick at many of the Jewel meetings held in Madison as I would attend them with my father. I believe I may have even run Dick's route one summer when I was running the routes during summer break from the UW. I fondly remember Dick's name being mentioned often in our home as my mom and dad discussed various ideas that had been brought up at meetings and how Dick, Gordy, Lou or other Jewel men were running their routes and what was working (or not working) for them. My father and mother had a great deal of respect, and affection, for Dick.