Obituary of Frederick Michael Cerkoney

Frederick Michael Cerkoney, 69, Janesville, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.

Fred was born on November 6, 1948 in Oconomowoc, WI to Michael and Anna (Skolka) Cerkoney.  He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1967.  Fred served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967-1971. He also graduated from DeVry Technical College.  On January 24, 1970 he married Susan Rydin at St. John Catholic Church, Twin Lakes, WI.  Fred was employed as a systems engineer for NCR for over 35 years.  He traveled often for his job and this allowed him to do what he loved most which was to take his family on many vacations.  Fred was an amazing husband, father and grandfather  who adored and was adored by his 9 grandchildren.He was a humble man who often helped others anonymously.  He enjoyed traveling, working on old cars and excelled at athletics.

He is survived by his wife Susan, Janesville; children Stephanie Luebke, Stoughton, WI, Jason (Jodi) Cerkoney, Rio, WI; grandchildren Aaron, Justin (Katie), Megan, Lindsey, Riley (Greg), Rhandyn, Rance, Regan, Ella; siblings Dan (Marge) Cerkoney,  Milwaukee, Terry (Joe) Finze, McHenry, Il, Mike (Jenny) Cerkoney, Burnsville, MN; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Cerkoney; sister-in-law, Gayle Cerkoney.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 10:30am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1225 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190.  A visitation will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater and on Saturday at the church from 9:30am until the time of the service.  As an expression of sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to the American Porphyria Foundation.  Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.