Richard J. Gedenk, 77 of Wisconsin Dells, WI was born October 1, 1943 in Chicago to Fred and Bessie (McGlone) Gedenk and passed away May 15, 2021 in Baraboo, WI. Richard was the loving father of Tom Lood and Tracy (Niall) McCormack; cherished grandfather of Morgan and Josh Lood and Quin and Levi McCormack; dear brother Jo (late Mike) Perek and the late Don (Denise) Gedenk; fond uncle of Jeff, Chris and Jimmy Perek and Donny, Danny and Christopher Gedenk and Jennifer Gedenk- O’Donnell; great-uncle of Katelyn, Ashlyn, J.T., Kayeleigh, Jake, Joey, Em and Halleigh. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.