Derek Ellerbeck

Derek was born on November 14, 2004 to Kory and Michelle (Wilwerding) Ellerbeck. He was currently in first grade at South Prairie Elementary School in Grimes, Iowa. Derek enjoyed playing soccer and was nicknamaed "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 duct tape and never went anywhere without his best friend, "Eagle". Derek most recently took a trip to Florida with his family and built sand castles in the sand.
Derek earned his wings on Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded ind eath by his paternal great-grandparents Dick and Catherine Voas and maternal great-grandparents Melvin and Edna Boll.
He is survived by 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.
A funeral service was held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes, Iowa.
Arrangements handled by
Hamilton's Funeral Home
www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
Children's Cancer Connection
Ronald McDonald House
Make a Wish Foundation
Tori's Angels



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