Derek Williamson Sherk Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Derek Williamson Sherk of Vienna, Ohio is shared. Derek, born on November 8, 1967, passed away on June 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Williamson Sherk to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father William McKay Sherk. He is survived by: his mother Maridel Sherk (Travis); his children, Isabel Crawford and Ian McKay Sherk; the mother of his children Catherine Anderson; his siblings, William Jr. (Joni), Arik (Debbie), Christopher, Stuart (Julie) and Kirsten (Rob King); his nieces and nephews, William III, Grace, Robert, Thomas, Audrey, Steven, Adam, Becket and McKay; his friend William Edwards; and his caregivers, Mercedes Parker and Amy Stallard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either WYSO (direct link to memorial donation) (https://wyso.allyrafundraising.com), or The ALS Association at https://www.als.org. Those who wish may dedicate their donation in memory of Derek Sherk.