Richard Gerald Pederson passed away on November 14, 2020.
He was born on September 10, 1957 in Houston, TX to Geraldine and Robert Pederson. After receiving his GED, Richard joined the Marine Corp where he served proudly until he was discharged with honors. He joined the Houston Police Department on April 7, 1980 and retired on August 15, 2015 with 35 years of service.
Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dianne, their son Timothy and wife Bruna, their son William and wife Kara, their son Matthew, and their daughter Deborah and husband Mark, brother Timothy Ray Pederson and wife Kristen, and his grandchildren and honorary grandchildren Madison, Alexia, Enzo, Jeremiah, Colton, and Peyton, and many other family and friends.