William Drew

William Drew

Male 1934 - 2016  (81 years)
Person ID: I9105  "Hessevaag-Bakke"  |  Last Modified: 28 Jun 2023


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  • Name William Drew 
    Nickname Bill 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 31 Aug 1934  Hollywood Township, Carver County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 15 Jul 2016  Winsted, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Cremated  
  • Family

    Family ID: F2969   -:|:-   Group Sheet   -:|:-   Family Chart  -:|:-  Last Modified : 28 Jun 2023   
    Wife Sandra Kuhlmann (ID:I7751)
              b. 28 Jun 1937, Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 24 Nov 2021, Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 21 Sep 1957 
    Children 
      1. Patrick Thor Drew (ID:I9106)
              b. 15 May 1968  
              d. 22 May 2010, Mayer, Carver County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 42 years)
      2. Living (ID:I9107)
      3. Living (ID:I9108)
  • Event Map

    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Aug 1934 - Hollywood Township, Carver County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Jul 2016 - Winsted, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Source Citations

    1. [S14] Other Sites, https://www.johnsonfh.com/obituary/3810470.
      William “Bill” Drew age 81 of Mayer passed away Friday July 15, 2016 at the St. Mary’s Care Center in Winsted.

      Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday July 22, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church (209 Bluejay Ave.) in Mayer with Rev. Adam Gless as officiant. Gathering of family and friends 1 hour prior to the service.

      William John “Bill” Drew was born on August 31, 1934 in Hollywood Township, Carver County the son of Daniel and Margaret (Burns) Drew. He was a graduate of the Watertown High School. Bill was united in marriage with Sandra Kuhlmann on September 21, 1957. This union of 58 years was blessed with children Nickolas, Joshua and Patrick.

      Bill served in the Security Services Division of the United States Air Force. He had operated the Crows Nest Bar in Mayer for 5 years, which was known for live Dixieland jazz music, prior to beginning his lifelong career with Snyder Drug. Bill was an Assistant Manager prior to his promotion to head of Franchise Operations.

      Bill was a huge sports fan and enjoyed both watching and playing football, basketball and baseball. Bill loved to help out local teams, whether it was coaching or building and maintaining parks and fields. He had a sense of organization and was a steady volunteer for both his church and community. Bill also enjoyed the winters that Sandy and he would spend in South Padre Island.

      Bill will be remembered as a people person who was always in a good mood. His smile and ability to make others laugh brightened the day for many. He often included in a greeting “Top of the morning to you!”

      Bill is preceded in death by his son Patrick Thor Drew; parents Daniel and Margaret Drew; and brother Frank Drew; brother-in-law Ed Seitz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ruth and Chuck Bates, Lyn and Steve Hahn.

      Bill is survived by his loving family: wife Sandy of Mayer; sons Nick Drew of Mayer, Joshua Drew and his wife Sadie McKinley of Minneapolis; sister Helen Seitz of New Ulm; brother and sister-in-law Tom and Leona Drew of Winsted and their family; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

    2. [FIND-A-GRAVE] Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245001845/william-john-drew.

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