Darlene Therese Dederich Obituary
We announce the death of Darlene Therese Dederich (Madison, Wisconsin), who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 91. Darlene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Adam Maier and Elizabeth Maier (Kruchten); her former husband Kenneth Dederich; her husband Eugene "Gene" Pings; her siblings, George Maier (Florentina), Raymond Maier, Ann Mulhall (Edward), Rose Endres (Greg), Florina Lenerz (Howard), Herbert Maier (Delores), Betty Ann Hutter (Rod), Laverne Maier (Betty Jean), Ronald Maier and Joann Reichman (Mike); her sister-in-law Mary Jane Maier; and her stepson-in-law Gordy Brings.
She is survived by: her children, Jim (Sheri), Curt (Krista), Kris Wear (Steve) and Kellie Mahoney (Pat); and her stepchildren, Patti Brings, Mark (Mary), Mike (Julie) and Pam Koenig (Kurt). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
