Derek Jeffrey Berghuis

Derek Berghuis, 18, Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born October 14, 1995, son of Jeff Berghuis and Shelly (Weyenberg) Berghuis. Derek graduated from Kaukauna High School, Class of 2014. He has been employed at Larry's Piggly Wiggly for several years, and just recently started working at Fox Structures. He loved working with his hands, and was always helping others with projects. Derek was a good young man, always there for his friends and family, and wanted everyone to be the best they could. He was everybody's "Little Buddy."

Derek loved spending time up north. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling and spending time with family and friends in the Northwoods. Derek will truly be missed by the countless number of people whose lives he touched.

Derek is survived by his loving parents: Jeff (special friend Jodie Knutson) Berghuis, and Shelly Berghuis; a brother, Michael (Amy) Berghuis; a sister, Holly (Bradley) Verhovec; a nephew, Kadence "KC" Verhovec; cousin, like a brother: Tylere Berghuis; grandparents: Dan & Donna Weyenberg, Bob & Dolly Berghuis and Dale Marquardt; great grandparents: Gladys Zielke and Ciel Weyenberg; aunts and uncles: John (Dawn) Berghuis, Jim (special friend Becky Huss) Berghuis, Sara (Todd) Hietpas, Molly (Don) Vosters, Amanda Hanstad and Mindy (Mike) Hanstad; cousins: Kirsten, Kara, Makenna, Zack, August, Anna, Laura, Adam, Ellie, Evan, Grant, Caleb, Autumn, Hunter and Kendra; numerous step cousins; girlfriend, Kimmy Felicitas; special friends: Philip H., Adam S., Drew M. and Travis V.; and many other extended family members and friends.

Derek was preceded in death by his grandmother, Diane (Lenz) Marquardt; great grandparents: Melvin "Lefty" Weyenberg, Ves and Mary Berghuis, Jerome Vosters and Margie and Ray Heindl; and a great aunt, Bev Havel.

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine St., Little Chute, with Fr. Ron Belitz officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.verkuilenfh.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Derek's name.

The Berghuis and Weyenberg families would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Derek Berghuis

49 Entries

Peggy Popp

August 30, 2014

Shelly and Holly,
Sorry to hear of the loss of you son / brother. Please except my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. I wish for your family all the best in remembering all the happy times that you were able to share with Derek. May God bless your family.

Sincerely, Peggy Popp

Jane

August 30, 2014

My heartfelt condolence on the loss of your son. During this very difficult time, may the many wonderful memories you've shared help sustain you and may you find comfort in God's loving promise, John 6:40

August 29, 2014

Shelly we never met but I want you to know I love you and you do have friends on Feb and we are here Barbara perry

Karen Mahnke

August 29, 2014

I didn't know your son at all but I still want to say my thoughts and prayers are with you all. We lost our daughter 5 years ago. He'll throw little hints out all the time, letting you know that he's still with you. He will always be a part of you. You'll always hold him dear to your heart. Cry when you need to cry, smile when have memories of him. Please take care!

Mark Wyro

August 29, 2014

Derek's Family,
There are no words that I can think of to take away the pain you may be feeling with the loss of Derek. All I can hope say is that my family is grieving with you during your time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Allow the LORD GOD into your life to help you with the hard questions you may have. Feel comforted that Derek is at home with the LORD and he is being comforted by him.

John Keough

August 29, 2014

Prayers for Derek and his family, relatives and friends. John and Michelle Keough

stacy (Kavanaugh) wilson

August 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Belinda Lyons

August 28, 2014

Dear Berghuis Family. I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying and thinking of you during this difficult time.

Bill and Joan Roberts

August 28, 2014

You are in our prayers Jeff and family

August 28, 2014

Thinking of you.......
??Rog and Mary Jane Leick

August 28, 2014

The Ladwig Family
~Scott, Mary & Allie ??

August 28, 2014

Jeff and family, you are in our thoughts during this tough time. May your loving memories of Derek help ease your pain.
Mike and Lori Fafnis

August 28, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Derek's entire family. This indeed is so sad. I did not know Derek personally, but he sounds like a wonderful young man. I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of need.

Raquel Erickson

August 28, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Derek was a great kid and we will miss him dearly. Prayers to his family..

Dani Polanco (Dollevoet)

August 28, 2014

My deepest condolences go out to his family. May you all come together as a family and remember all the good times spent with him

Mary Heney

August 28, 2014

Shelly my thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss

Mary Kay Dobbins

August 28, 2014

My heart breaks for you Shelly! Deepest condolences to you and your family ?

Linda Probst

August 28, 2014

I did not know Derek or your family, but wanted to send my thoughts & prayers to your entire family with your loss of young son. Remember all the good times & memories & take as long as you all need to grieve his passing. He may not be with you physically, but will be with all of you in Spirit for the rest of your lives. God Bless All of You!

August 28, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

LuAnn King

August 28, 2014

Shelly, my heart aches for you. Hold tight to all the memories to guide you through the difficult times. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help ease your pain.

LuAnn King

August 28, 2014

Shelly, my heart aches for you. Hold tight to all the memories to guide you through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help ease your pain.

Becky Besaw

August 28, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart aches for you all!

Rene' Jerome

August 28, 2014

Shelly, I am saddended to hear about Derek. You and Derek's entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.

Kirsten Berghuis

August 28, 2014

Love you more than you could even imagine. I'm glad we were so close. I'll never foreget all the little memories or things we did. I know I'll see you again. Just watch over all of us and show us signs that you are okay. We love you all.<3

Danielle

August 28, 2014

May God give you strength to heal from your loss

Danielle

August 28, 2014

May God give you all strength to heal from your loss<3

Didi Jakubowski

August 28, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting Derek, many times, with his "brother", Tylere. He was always such a kind, polite, likeable young man. I am so sorry for your loss as his family members. *I* feel as though the world lost an awesome young man -- I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your feelings of loss. Derek and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Monica, Greg and Faith Driessen

August 27, 2014

So so sorry for your loss. Faith remembers Derek as always being very nice to her. She said he was a pretty cool kid. My deepest condolences for your family during this difficult time.

joseph hoes

August 27, 2014

I worked with him at the pig he was fun to be around

Pat Schuh-Helf

August 27, 2014

Shelley, my heart breaks for you. May the lord give you strength and comfort.

Karen Coenen-Hartsworm

August 27, 2014

Sorry for your Loss Jeff, Grandma Dolly and Grandpa Bob, and the rest of the Berghuis Family. It is times like this that you need lots of love from your family and friends.
Neighbor on 6th Street.

Sugar & Uncle Mike

August 27, 2014

Memories of Derek will burn brightly in out hearts forever.

August 27, 2014

We miss you Derek and you will never be forgotten!!! ~Mindy & Mike Hanstad

August 27, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness.

zach berghuis

August 27, 2014

I love you Derek and I always will we all miss you so much are hearts are breaking so badly right now.

Dave & Anne Marquardt

August 27, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family at this difficult time.

August 27, 2014

my heart is breaking for you and i can't imagine the pain and anger that you are feeling. lean on your loved ones and remember the good times... that will help you get through this difficult time.

Lori Vosters

August 27, 2014

so so sorry for the loss of your son and grandchild, if there is anything Dan and I can do just let us know

Lea Reinholz

August 27, 2014

Derek was one of my closest friends since the day I met him two years ago. He was a great kid & everyone loved him. He's gone, but will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy for your family.

August 27, 2014

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to Jeff, Mike and Family.

Mark and Julie Thorpe

August 27, 2014

Your family is in our prayers during this very difficult time.

Sharie (Kelly) Stapleton

August 27, 2014

Thoughts & prayers to Dereks family at this sad time. Derek was a friend of my son, Sam. Everyone loved Derek, what a great guy. My deepest sympathy.

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