VAN RYSBERGEN, Derek Antoon

Born on April 14, 1946. Passed away March 7, 2026.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Valley Village on Saturday 7 March 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved husband of Sandra.

Father to Andrea, Paul and Amy.

Opa to Tristan, Isla and Harvey.

Loved by his brothers and sisters.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 6 Ollerton Avenue, MoeView Map
The Funeral of Mr Derek Antoon Van Rysbergen will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Avenue, Moe on THURSDAY (March 19, 2026) commencing at 1.00 pm.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Moe Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Moe.

In lieu of flowers, online donations to Dementia Australia would be appreciated.

Please visit dementia.org.au to donate.

 

                          The Service for Derek will also be livestreamed.

                                  To view the livestream, please click here.
Tributes
  1. To Sandra and family,

    Thinking of you all at this sad time. I’d like to think of Derek and my dad having a hit of tennis up there now that they are free from this cruel disease. May all your good memories comfort you all.
    Leanne and Terry

    Leanne March 10, 2026
  2. To Sandra Andrea and Paul and families
    Sorry to hear of Derek’s passing thinking of you all at this sad time love Joanne Jones(vander pluym) n family

    Jones Jones March 10, 2026
  3. To our dear brother in-law Dereck ,he was a wonderful person who was loved by many even though we haven’t seen him for awhile he was always in our thoughts,to my sister Sandra and their children love to you all.

    Robyn Dickinson and William Deruyter March 10, 2026
  4. My condolences to you Sandra and family . I. Going miss you Derek

    Tania Caruana March 10, 2026
  5. To Sandra, Andrea, Paul & Amy & families,
    Sending you all my sincerest condolences on Derek’s passing. I will always remember Derek as a happy, friendly gentleman, and I have fond memories of the time that our families spent together. Simone.

    Simone Bialy March 10, 2026
  6. Sad to hear of Derek’s passing.Great times on TS3 with John Wood and Derek now at peace Condolences to Sandra and family from Daniel McCue

    Daniel McCue March 11, 2026
  7. Our sincere condolences to Sandra, Andrea, Paul, Amy and extended families at this very sad time.
    Derek was one of life’s true gentleman and will be fondly remembered by us.

    Janet and Ray Tunks

    Janet Tunks March 11, 2026
  8. So sorry to hear the passing of Derek, fun times on TS3, may he rip condolences to Sandy and family from Brian Marston 💔

    So sorry to hear the passing of Derek used to love my weekends at big W when he was doing the cleaning he always made the start of the day and the end of the day fun Marannda McIntosh 💔

    Marannda McIntosh March 11, 2026