Aaron Robert Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, IA, formerly of West Point, NE, tragically passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 from injuries sustained in a tornado that struck the Little Sioux Boy Scout Camp. He was born on Thursday, February 24, 1994 in West Point, NE. Aaron attended West Point Elementary through 5th grade and after moving to Eagle Grove with his family in June of 2005, he attended Robert Blue Middle School through 8th grade. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eagle Grove. Aaron was baptized and received his First Communion at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in West Point, NE. He served as an altar server, sang in the Sacred Heart Youth Choir and taught bible school. Aaron was on the "A" Honor Roll all 8 years of school, recently voted 9th Grade Class Treasurer, served as a CIA Agent with Character Counts Youth Leadership, involved with Destination Imagination and was also a part of the musicals such as The King & I, Wizard of Oz and Elves & the Shoemaker. He also participated in band, choir, swim team for 6 years, 7th grade football and track and 8th grade cross country. Aaron was the first person to sing the National Anthem at the new elementary school gym and performed for many local high school sporting events. He volunteered in his community, including time at the senior citizens center and Rotary Ann Nursing Home and was the founder of a project called Pillowcases for Patients, sewing pillowcases for children in hospitals all over central Iowa. Aaron had been a Boy Scout for 8 years and was a member of the Humboldt Boy Scout Troop #108, recently achieving Life Scout Ranking, awarded the Order of the Arrow, was a National Leadership Trainer and had received numerous merit badges. He received numerous awards of recognition and achievement which included Altar Server, American Citizenship Award, Pahuk Pride Youth Leadership Training, Who's Who Among Outstanding Middle School Students (2005-2006 & 2007-2008), Iowa Celebration of Character, Worthy Model of Character, state-wide runner up, and the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Aaron loved cooking, gardening, fishing, painting, camping, making countless crafts, putting together puzzles and sewing pillowcases to donate at hospitals and people suffering from illnesses. He also enjoyed music, playing the guitar, flute, piano, and taking voice lessons. Aaron loved his pets and spending time with his parents, playing catch with his dad, gardening with his mom or riding bikes as a family. He also collected Elvis and Wizard of Oz memorabilia and stuffed animals. Aaron was a philanthropist who practically everyone knew. He attended the camp to be a youth leader for the Boy Scouts Junior Leaders Training program. Beloved son of Bob and Carol Eilerts. Loving grandson of Janice Eilerts of West Point, NE. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements were entrusted by the Foust Funeral Home, 1115 Southwest 2nd Street, Eagle Grove, IA 50533. Visitation was offered on Sunday, June 15, 2008 from 2-5 PM followed with a vigil service officiated by Father Paul Lippstock at the Eagle Grove Middle School Gymnasium. Another visitation was offered on Monday, June 16, 2008 from 9AM-1 PM at the Stokely Funeral Home, 121 East Park Street, West Point, NE 68788. The funeral services were officiated by Father Gerald Gonderinger at 2 PM in Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 343 N Monitor Street, West Point, NE 68788. Interment followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in West Point, NE. For more information, please visit Aaron's tribute page at foustfh.com or stokelyfuneralhome.com