Kenneth E. Derby, 86 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at a local care center. Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Honors provided by US Army. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Kenneth E. Derby was born December 3, 1932 in Holstien, Wyoming the son of Archie and Opal (Gwin) Derby. As a child he moved with his family to Wynot, Nebraska where he met and married Virginia Hamilton on September 26, 1954. Together they made their home in Sioux City. Over the years, Ken raised his family along with many others. Virginia passed away in 2007.

Ken loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed going to the Eagles Club and the VFW. Ken liked listening to bands, playing cards and bingo, and going fishing and camping.

Ken is survived by a son Rick Derby and special friend, Pam, and a daughter, Kimberly Derby, all of Sioux City; 2 grandchildren, Kelly (Mike) Brewer and Maria (Chris) Hobbs; 5 great-grandchildren, Micayla, Michael III, Gavin, Isabell and Jocelyn; 2 great-grandchildren, Oaklie and Kali; and a brother, Gary (Cheryl) Derby.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; infant daughter, Debra; and 2 sisters, Dixie and Carol.