Rita C. Deerhake Obituary
In loving memory of Rita C. Deerhake of Shawnee, Ohio, who departed this world on July 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita C. Deerhake to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl J. Mueller and Florence Mueller (Feathers); her husband John L. Deerhake of Parkinson's Disease Association; and her siblings, Don Mueller, Tom Mueller, Larry Mueller and Betty Bendele.
She is survived by: her children, Jeffery Deerhake (Debbie) of Kingwood, TX, Lisa Livingston of Lima and John B. Deerhake (Ann) of Marysville; her grandchildren, Amy Huber (Jon), John Michael Deerhake (Laura DeLorenzo), Sarah Snider (Ryan), Bethany Mosier (Joel), Jenna Ellison (Corbin), Lauren List (Steven), Nick Deerhake (Natalie) and Kristen Tumbleson; her great grandchildren, Mitchell, Emilia, Josie, Kara, Lexi, Remy, April, Evan, Aubrey, Avery, Hannah, Maddie, Holden, Claire, Levi, Leighton and Jackson; her sister Margie Mick of Spartanburg, SC; and her sister-in-law Shirley Mueller of Spencerville.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of her late husband, John L. Deerhake to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306, [email protected].
