Donald D. Ellerbrock, age 92 of Monroe, MI, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Saint Therese at IHM Senior Living.

Born August 24, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI, Don was the son of the late Carolus and Edna (Mansfield) Ellerbrock. He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, OH in 1952 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served from Aug. 26, 1953 until being honorably discharged on June 23, 1955, obtaining the rank of Corporal.

Upon his return from serving in the military, he married Anita L. Hagerman on July 2, 1955 at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, OH. Together they raised five children. Anita preceded Don in death on December 22, 2021.

Don was employed by Ford Motor Company as an engineer for 31+ years. After retiring in 1991, he went to work for ALCAN Aluminum in Detroit as a consultant.

Don was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and formerly served on its Parish Council.

Don is survived by his children, Beth (Dennis) Bidwell of Morgantown, WV, Sondra (Jeffrey) Pulter of Monroe, MI, John (Karen) Ellerbrock of Escondido, CA, David Ellerbrock of Warner Robins, GA, and Amy (Brett) Hughes of Palm Harbor, FL; four grandsons: Joseph Bidwell, James Bidwell, Matthew Pulter, and Adam Pulter; and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30th at Bacarella Funeral Home where a Scripture Service will begin at 6 p.m. Don will lie in state Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Rev. Fr. Brian Chabala followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.

For anyone wanting to make a donation in memory of Don, the family suggests supporting Gabby’s Grief Center.