LEIPSIC, OH – Brian D. Ellerbrock, age 51, of Leipsic, OH, succumbed to his battle with cancer on July 27, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1971, in Lima, OH to Donald and Rosalind Ellerbrock (Carpenter). He was a 1989 graduate of Miller City-New Cleveland High School and a 1993 graduate of the University of Toledo; and later he married his sweetheart, Carrie Pier, on October 15, 1999. Brian worked as a salesman for Verhoff Machine & Welding Inc. for 19 years. In his free time, he enjoyed running, hiking, coaching Little League, teaching King’s Kids, acting in skits and plays, and taught VBS. He was a Cub Scout and Lifewise leader, Deacon, Fresh Encounter Woods board member, and was a homeschool teacher. He was involved in the men’s group at Dupont Church of the Brethren, loved gardening, and also enjoyed visiting historical sites. As a lifetime Detroit Tigers fan, he earned the nickname “Tiger” during Little League. He was affectionately called “Shifter” by his friends and family, a nickname given by his big brothers on the farm for sitting in the middle of the truck where he was the gear shifter. Friends and family will remember him as an individual who loved sharing the word of the Lord.
Brian leaves behind his wife of 23 years, Carrie Ellerbrock; 11 children, Donald, stationed in Virginia with the Navy, Josiah (Elena Gallina) stationed in Italy with the Army, Abigail, an RN in Leipsic, Samuel, an Army National Guard & OSU student, Philip, a student UNOH, Miriam, a student at MCNC HS, Elizabeth, a student MCNC HS, and 4 homeschooled, Joanna, Gloria, John, and Benjamin; siblings, Steven (Linda Cox), Sharon (Terry) Maas, David (Ruth), Robert, Julia (Tony) Roth, and Lynn Ellerbrock, as well as nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rosalind Ellerbrock and his brother, Scott Ellerbrock.
Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Dupont Church of the Brethren, 105 Cedar Street, Dupont, OH 45837. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, also at the church, with 1 hour of visitation prior. Pastor Solomon Okang will be officiating. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Dupont, OH. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Tuesday between 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Lifewise Continental or the church, in honor of Brian. For additional information and to view Brian’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.
