Francis G. Derks
August 9, 1938 - February 20, 2021
Francis G. Derks, 82, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. He was born August 9, 1938 in Clyde, MO to the late Theodore and Matilda (Walter) Derks. Francis was a graduate of Stanberry High School in Stanberry, MO. He was a former member of Nativity Catholic Church and presently a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of V.F.W. 1114. He retired from Smith & Butterfield after 33 years of service. Francis enjoyed playing Clabber and being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette “Jean” Derks; son Richard Derks of Fraser, MI; daughter Rita Preslin (Brian) Mooresville, IN; grandchildren Eric and Dustin Perez, Allyssa, Nathan, and Sierra Derks, Seth (Angela) and Luke (Anna) Justus, Aiden and Jack Preslin; 4 Great Grandchildren; sister Patricia Wells of St. Joseph, MI; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister Althea Kern; brothers Theo, Cleo, Earl, and Walter Derks. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Zach Etienne officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Indiana Chapter, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
Francis G. Derks, 82, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. He was born August 9, 1938 in Clyde, MO to the late Theodore and Matilda (Walter) Derks. Francis was a graduate of Stanberry High... View Obituary & Service Information