Harold E. Ellerbrock
Harold E Ellerbrock, age 82 of Quincy, Illinois passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 4:40 PM in Sunset Home. Harold was born in Quincy on January 1, 1944, the son of Raymond and Esther (Buhre) Ellerbrock.
He married Patricia Ann Dempsey on October 21, 1967, in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Pat preceded him in death on March 31, 2017.
He was a 1962 graduate of Unity High School. Harold worked at the former Moorman Manufacturing Co., retiring as Shipping Coordinator.
Harold was an active member of the Church of St. Peter. He served on the Social Concerns Committee, the funeral luncheon committee, he counted the mass offerings, he also helped with property maintenance and caring for Father Leo’s roses.
Harold served as a 4-H leader in Adams County for forty years. He loved working with the Ellerbrock Club Lamb Business and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren selling and showing club lambs. He wouldn’t miss a sporting activity, or family get together.
Survivors include his two sons, Jeffrey Ellerbrock, and his wife Kelly, Bradley Ellerbrock, and his wife Lisa all of Atkinson, Illinois. Three grandchildren, Cole Ellerbrock, Kashen Ellerbrock, Kendall Ellerbrock all of Atkinson.
His sisters and brother, Charlotte Lizdas of Florida, Janice Jackson of Sutter, IL, Kenneth Ellerbrock and his wife Doni of Ursa.
A sister-in-law Kathy Ellerbrock, many nieces and nephew as well as his special friend Lois Schneider also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pat, siblings, Roger Ellerbrock, Shirley McGregor and Dale Ellerbrock.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a prayer service at 9:30 AM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass Christian burial at 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Peter.
Interment will follow at New Providence Cemetery near Ursa.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Saint Peter Church, Adams County 4-H Foundation, or Blessing Hospital Foundation for Hospice.
Jeff, Kelly, Kashen, Brad, Lisa, Cole and Kendall, sending all my hugs and prayers to you all. So sorry for your loss, my heart is broken for you all. 🙏 Mike and Jami Bayes
Ken, I am so sorry to hear of your brother, Harold, death. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Jo Ann and Jerry Fenton
So sorry for your loss. He was a great 4-H leader and i was proud to be in his club.
Jannel (Altenhein) VonderHaar and Mark🙏
It has been a privilege to have known Harold for more than 60 years! Although we did not live close to each other nor see each other too much, our interaction and ties to 4-H in our youth kept our friendship alive. God bless Harold and his family.
Jeff and Brad: Sorry for your loss – may memories comfort you at this time.
Jeff and Brad and families. Paul and I are so very sorry.
My sympathy to all of Harold’s family. He was a good Christian man and he will be missed. May he rest in peace.