raphic Arts Craftsman of the year award. Bob was a long time member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. As a member, he served as a Sunday school Teacher and on the Synod Committee. He was also a long standing member of the Beltline Optimist Club. Bob held season tickets for Football, Basketball, Mens and Women's Hockey, and attended most of the games for many years. Bob is survived by his daughter Christine (Thayne "Butch") Olson; son James (Teresa) Deering; 8 Grandchildren, Lara (Andy) Kleinheinz, Eric (Tori) Deering, Michael Deering (Chelsea Draper), Rick (Michelle) Olson, Donn (Erin) Olson, Angelica Colbert, Sarah (Brandon) Cotillier, Eric (Becca) Colbert; 15 Great Grandchildren; and many, many, friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Mary Jean (Cook); son David Deering in 2018; 3 Brothers; 3 Sisters; and 1 Grandchild. Funeral services will be held at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Oct. 24, 2018. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care of Bob, in lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Robert-Badger-Bob-Deering?obId=3387380#/celebrationWall