It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Beverly Mae Derlein Sperry (DeForest, Wisconsin), who passed away on July 9, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Forrest Griswold and Thelma Griswold; her stepfather Benjamin Shields; her husbands, John Derlein and Gaylord "Curly" Sperry; her daughters, Debra Derlein and Nancy Sluder; her son-in-law William Johnson; her siblings, Arnold Griswold, Arlis Krueger and LaForrest Scott; and her siblings-in-law, Elizabeth Griswold, Richard Scott, Norman Krueger and Melvin Meier.

She is survived by : her children, Kathy Johnson of Madison, John "Jack" (Rosann) of Montello, Dave (Joni) of Lasalle, IL, Robert "Bob" (Regina) of Pardeeville and Janice Derlein Romine of DeForest; her grandchildren, Debra Ayres (Andy), Kim Lex, John Derlein (Sarah), Adam Lex, Amanda Kearney (Josh), David Derlein (Arcelia), Jennifer Gende (Tony), Scott Derlein (Shannon), Kelli Notaro (Christopher), Rob Derlein (April) and Kenny Derlein (Sarah); her stepgrandson Jacob Johnson (Ashley); her sister Elda Meier; and her furry sidekick Kaycee. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services