Michael B. DeRue

Suddenly. Tuesday June 16, 2026

Predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Necia DeRue. Brother, Paul DeRue. Sisters, Linda Low, Gail VanDusen.

Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Elaine DeRue. Children, Michael J. (Laurie), Michele (Dan) Butterworth, Mark (Roberta), David (Michelle). Grandchildren, Alex, Megan, Erin, Stephanie (Tim), Lilah, Ella and Chris. Brothers, Tom, Doug (Sue), Dan (Barbara), Reg (Dawn), Ron (Liz), Andy (Robin), Jeff (Deb). Several nieces and nephews, many dear friends.

Mike was a math teacher at Wheatland-Chili School District for 30 years. He also volunteered at St. Theodore’s Food Cupboard.

The family will receive friends 3-7pm Thursday June 25, 2026 at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. (west of Long Pond Rd.) On Friday morning at 10am, assemble at St. Theodore’s Church, 168 Spencerport Rd. Rochester, NY 14606 for his mass of Christian burial. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to St. Theodore’s Food Cupboard in Mikes memory. To sign the online guestbook scroll to the bottom of this page.