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David Derk
Born: 12/29/1946
Died: 2/3/2025
Age: 78
Community: Pinconning, formerly of Davison, MI
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DERK, David – of Pinconning, formerly of Davison, age 78, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Saginaw at Covenant Medical Center Cooper. A Funeral Service will be held at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 1 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025; Deacon Dan Fairweather officiating. Interment with military honors will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The family will receive visitors 3-7 PM Monday, February 10, 2025, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 11th Armored Calvary Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia.
David was born in Goodrich on December 29, 1946, son of the late Benny and Constance Derk. He proudly served his country with the United States Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam. Dave married Susan Talley on December 8, 1983. He worked and eventually retired from General Motors where he worked as a committee man. Dave loved the outdoors, where he enjoyed time fishing, hunting and boating. He was a sports enthusiast, especially a Detroit Lions fan before they found success the last couple of years. His family will remember him as someone who was always tinkering and fixing things. They are most grateful that he was a wonderful family man.
David is survived by his loving wife of more than 41 years, Susan Derk; children, JoLynn Derk and John-David Derk; step-children, Rhonda (Larry) Mitchell, Robert (Melissa) Tufford; 1 granddaughter, Kassandra Liggins; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Carol Burkland; brother, Benny Derk, Jr.; granddaughter, Cassandra Stapleton.
Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.
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2/10/2025 |
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3:00 PM |
| The family will receive visitors 3-7 PM Monday, February 10, 2025, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. |
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| Funeral Service |
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2/11/2025 |
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1:00 PM |
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Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Rd
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Deacon Dan Fairweather |
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