In loving memory of

Raymond "Dale" Ellerbrock
February 10, 2019

Raymond "Dale" Ellerbrock , age 79, of Quincy, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, at 8:20 am in Blessing Hospital.

Dale was born November 26, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Raymond H. and Esther Buhre Ellerbrock. He married Kathy Taylor on September 8, 1961 in Lima, Illinois. She survives

Dale was employed at Moorman Manufacturing on the research farm, in sales, as a district manager, laborer, as manager of the third shift and as the assistant manager of the first shift. Dale retired from Moorman Manufacturing after 35 years of service, in 1995.

Dale was a member of The Crossing. He had always taken an active role in church activities and greatly enjoyed helping on mission trips with the youth. He was a former member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Dale enjoyed swimming with the WaterBugs class at Quincy University. Dale had a love for sports and enjoyed watching games, especially if his St. Louis Cardinals were playing baseball or if Nebraska was playing football.

Survivors in addition to his wife, Kathy, include three children, Norman (Suzanne) Ellerbrock of Palmyra, MO, Anne (Keith) Wiltfang of Stillman Valley, IL, and Kim (Bill) Talken of Blue Grass, IA, nine grandchildren, Breeana (Robert) Deverger of Quincy, Ryan Hill of Las Vegas, NV, Emily (Jason) Watkins of Quincy, Brooke (Michael) Benesh of Oregon, IL, Amanda Mast of Davenport, IA, Kyle Mast of Dallas, TX, Bailey Wiltfang of Rockford, IL, and Andrew and Abigail Talken, both of Blue Grass, IA: six great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Ellerbrock and Kenneth (Doni) Ellerbrock; two sisters, Charlotte Dahl and Janice Jackson; and nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Raymond H. Ellerbrock, mother, Esther Ellerbrock, Brother, Roger Ellerbrock, sister, Shirley McGregor

Memorial Service: 11:30 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Byquist officiating.

Visitation: 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Crossing or Quincy University (for Waterbugs Scholarships)

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Linda Goodwin wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy, I am so sorry for Dale?s passing but we all know he is at peace and with His Lord. May God?s arms surround you with His peace ! Prayers for you and family!"

Ginger Heitman wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy and family, I'm so sorry to read about Dale's passing. We enjoyed some wonderful times going out for dinner or coming to your home to visit. Lester always enjoyed working with Dale. Prayers for you and yours, love, Ginger Heitman"

Sue Woodworth wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Our thoughts and prayers to Dale's family."

bill frazier wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy, you and your family are in my prayers today. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time."

bill frazier wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy, you and your family are in my prayers today. May God comfort you at this difficult time"

Derry & Carolyn Schnelle wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy & Family, We want to let you know we are thinking about you and we have you & your family in our prayers."

Nancy Zimmerman Rost wrote on Feb 12, 2019:

"Kathy and family your in my thoughts and prayers. You all have a special place in my heart."

Sue and Dean Woodruff wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."

Mike and Julie Reiter wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy, Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the Family!"

Mike and Julie Reiter wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Karhy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!"

heather kerker wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"I am so sorry. thanks for giving me the chance to get to know you both. you are a very strong person."

Jody Frese wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy, I was so sorry to hear about Dale?s passing. Sending you prayers and hugs."

Becky Keck wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy Prayers for you and your family."

Becky Keck wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy Prayers for you and your family. So sorry!"

Cheryl Ferguson wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Hugs!"

Jackie Serbin wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy-I'm so sorry. Prayers for you and your family."

Ann and Ron Kooken wrote on Feb 11, 2019:

"Kathy and family, Please know we are thinking about you and praying God will wrap his loving arms around you all to give you strength during this tough time."

Diane Lock wrote on Feb 10, 2019:

"Kathy I am sending you big hugs and a lot of love. Dale is whole again and will never experience pain nor any other trials Prayers for strength for you."