Ellerbeck, Derek - 2004-2012

ELLERBECK, HARRYMAN, WILWERDING

Posted By: Diana Wagner
Date: 7/19/2024 at 19:13:01

Derek Ellerbeck, 7, earned his wings on March 16, 2012 at his home with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church.
Derek was born November 14, 2004 to Kory and Michelle (Wilwerding) Ellerbeck. He was currently in 1st grade at South Prairie Elementary in Grimes. Derek enjoyed playing soccer and was nicknamed "Rocket Foot". He had also earned the nickname "Big Guy" from his family. Derek was delighted by Cars, Scooby Doo, Angry Birds, playing video games and riding his go kart. He also had a fascination with duck tape, and never went anywhere without his best friend, "Eagle". Derek most recently took a trip to Florida with his family, and built castles in the sand.
Survivors include his parents, Kory Ellerbeck and Michelle (John Harryman) Ellerbeck; sister, Jenna Ellerbeck; paternal grandparents, Clifton and Marjorie Ellerbeck; maternal grandparents, Gene and Jan Wilwerding; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Children's Cancer Connection, Ronald McDonald House, Make a Wish Foundation, or Tori's Angels.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Sunday, March 18, 2012, page 7B