Derik “ Bub” Martin Orschell 40, of Brookville died on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.
Derik was born in Oxford, Ohio on September 19, 1982 to Martin E. Orschell and Angela R. Pennington. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School and went on to Hanover College to get a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education. Derik married Kehlie Kraus on August 1, 2009. Derik was the Head of Special Education Department at Franklin County High School. He served as president of the Eagles #1129, member of Sons of American Legion Post 77, 12th Man Football Club, and St. Peters Yacht Club. Derik coached FC High School football for 15 years, FC Middle School football ,Youth Football, Youth wrestling, youth basketball and baseball. Derik officiated sports including wrestling, basketball and baseball. He played Men’s softball and bowled, Derik enjoyed deer hunting, spending time with family, going on vacations, attending Bengals games with his son, and watching History Channel.
In addition to his wife, Kehlie, he is survived by two children: Ryder and Lennox; his father: Martin (Kathy) Orschell of Brookville; his mother: Angelia (Phil) Nobbe of Brookville; two sisters: Christy (Craig) Kuntz and Abby Orschell; two step-sisters: Candice (Ryan) McCann and Dana Lindsey; one step-brother: Dillon Nobbe; mother-in-law: Judy Campbell; father-in-law Don Kraus, sister-in-law: Dana (Justin) Hussell; grandmother: Barb Cooper; and several nieces and nephews. Derik was preceded in death by his grandmother: Thelma(Richard) Quinlan; grandfather: Raymond Pennington; grandparents: Albert and Charlotte Orschell; Grandfather: Ron Cooper; and Aunt: Becky Orschell.
Friends may visit on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Franklin County High School gym from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The “Bub Strong” Scholarship Fund with checks payable to Kehlie or Martin Orschell. To send condolences or to sign the on line guest book please go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with the arrangements and to serve Derik’s Family.