Derilyn Ruth Cattelino
October 16, 1944 - May 8, 2024
MADISON - Derilyn Ruth Cattelino (Deri), passed away at the age of 79 on May 8, 2024, in Bloomington, MN. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Deri was born on October 16, 1944, in Madison, WI, daughter of Norman and Ruth Dean. She married John Anthony Cattelino (Tony) on June 7, 1969, in Madison.
Deri graduated from Madison West High School in 1962. She attended the University of Wisconsin, where she was a proud member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and was also honored to be selected as a Badger Beauty.
As a caring full-time mother, Deri lovingly devoted her life to her family and close friends. She was an exemplary mother, providing her family with unconditional love, support, and always a sense of adventure. Deri was also an active member of her community, dedicating her time to various roles, including Girl Scout Troop Leader, PTO Member, Madison Symphony Orchestra League Volunteer, and McPherson Eye Research Institute Board Member. She was a lifelong Wisconsin Badger fan as well.
She is survived by her daughters: Deborah (Tony) Zosel and Beth (Ben) Lancaster; son, Scott (Caitlin) Cattelino; grandchildren: Jacob, Olivia, Hadley, Caleb, Karina, Amora; and sister, Alice Mortenson. Derilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Cattelino; sister, Carol Beth Dean; brother, Norman Dean; brother, Richard Reimer; mother, Ruth Dean Reimer; biological father, Norman Dean; and dad, David Reimer.
A visitation will be held on June 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S Segoe Road, Madison, WI, 53705. Reception to follow.
Memorials can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church in Madison or to the Minnesota Hospice Foundation in Lakeville, MN.
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