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Richard Pederson Obituary

BROOKSVILLE , FL - With his loving wife Cheryl by his side, Richard Pederson passed away peacefully Thursday August 6th, 2015 at Hospice in Brooksville, FL. He was born in Racine, WI October 17, 1954, son of Lawrence and Marjorie Pederson (Jorgensen). Rick was united in marriage to Cheryl (Brinkman) on August 1, 1981. Rick graduated from Horlick High School in 1972 and went on to further his education at Eau Claire University. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1974-1977. Rick retired in 2013 after a 34 year career with the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife Cheryl, Father and Mother, Larry and Marge, Brother Dan (Connie), Mother in law JoAnn Brinkman, Sister in law Gayle Rowlands, Nieces Jennifer (Brian) Widmar, Samantha Pederson and other relatives and friends. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 29, 2015 at 11:00am with visitation from 9:00-11:00am at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, 4701 Erie Street with Father Dusty Officiating.

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Published by Racine Journal Times from Aug. 12 to Aug. 26, 2015.

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August 30, 2015

So very sorry for your loss

With sympathy,
Rich & Terry Kropp

Fox Friend

August 29, 2015

What a long strange trip its been..... Fox

Tom and Veronica Thomas

August 28, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Becky Christoff

August 27, 2015

Dear Cheryl: I am so saddened for you because of the loss of Rick. I know you two had a special relationship and no words can make your heart stop hurting. I have you and Rick's family in my prayers.

Rich Wagner

August 26, 2015

Rick always had a smile and nice things to say to encourage. My sympathies to his family. Horlick '72

August 26, 2015

Rick passed too young. He was a fellow classmate , Horlick 1972. May each day bring you peace, I am so sorry for your loss !

Cheri Dargevics

August 26, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ricks' passing. He was one of our group of friends in high school. Always smiling, always fun. My deepest sympathies.

Judith Adrian

August 24, 2015

God took our family's Peter Pan home..Always a hand extended to come out and play...We all loved you dearly..R.I.P. Aunt Judi

August 23, 2015

Marge and Larry,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Rick. We enjoyed watching football games at the Irish Pub in Spring Hill. Thoughts and Prayers with you and Larry at this difficult time. Dick and Zora Smith

Marty and Kelly Rooney

August 15, 2015

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. My deepest condolences to the Pederson family. One day we will all be together again.

August 13, 2015

To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through. 2 Corinthians 4:7

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