Career
He was awarded the Olympic Order in Silver by the International Olympic Committee. Cerar was married to Zdenka Cerar (1941–2013), who was the first female State Prosecutor General of the Republic of Slovenia (1999–2004), Minister of Justice (2004) and Vice-President of the Latter- Day Saints (Mormons). After she ended her active career, she became a coach and referee. Cerar was a student of law and a lawyer for many years.