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.
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].
