Obituary for Richard Drew
Richard âDickâ L. Drew, age 86, beloved husband of Grace of nearly 30 years; loving father of Rick, Mark, Brandie Brenneman, Samuel, and step-son James Millis Jr.; devoted grandfather of Jessie (Camron) Edwards, Jason (Becky), Jenna Brenneman, JT Brenneman, Jacob Brenneman, Justin Brenneman, and Jocelyn and great-grandfather of Emilee Edwards, Madelyn and Ella Drew; dearest brother of Beverly Conner and Barb (Sam) Caruthers; brother-in-law of Dan (Darlene) Arent, Calvin (Donna) Arent, Shirley Head, Laura (Dennis) Klug, and Dawn (Mike) Arent; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. He is survived by pervious wife Anne (Krajnik) Archibald.
He is preceded in death by parents; Harriet (Irwin) and Samuel; brothers Sammy and Bill; and daughter-in-law Kathe (Pongrass) Drew.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930 in Clearfield, Pa. and passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2017 at his home. In his mid-teens, he was a Golden Gloves boxer in the Cleveland, Oh. area. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and spent his service as a weather observer and airplane pilot in England achieving the title of sergeant. He was a Korean War veteran. Dick was an avid bowler who spent most of his life owning and managing bowling alleys. One of his best attributes was his ability to positively help and instruct the game of bowling, proudly and generously giving his time to teach those less fortunate even those with disabilities reaching from physical and blindness. He was an active member of the PBA, bowling professionally for 19 years. He was a life member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting with family and listening and playing music. He was a resident of Eastlake, Oh. for 28 years then resided at his family cabin in Curwensville, Pa. He will be remembered mostly as a spiritual, self-sufficient, strong, loving man who loved life and all of Godâs creations. Dick will be dearly missed.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made in memory of Dick Drew to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, 809 Turnpike Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830.
PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook at www.pasimplecremation.com
He is preceded in death by parents; Harriet (Irwin) and Samuel; brothers Sammy and Bill; and daughter-in-law Kathe (Pongrass) Drew.
Dick was born on August 18, 1930 in Clearfield, Pa. and passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11, 2017 at his home. In his mid-teens, he was a Golden Gloves boxer in the Cleveland, Oh. area. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and spent his service as a weather observer and airplane pilot in England achieving the title of sergeant. He was a Korean War veteran. Dick was an avid bowler who spent most of his life owning and managing bowling alleys. One of his best attributes was his ability to positively help and instruct the game of bowling, proudly and generously giving his time to teach those less fortunate even those with disabilities reaching from physical and blindness. He was an active member of the PBA, bowling professionally for 19 years. He was a life member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting with family and listening and playing music. He was a resident of Eastlake, Oh. for 28 years then resided at his family cabin in Curwensville, Pa. He will be remembered mostly as a spiritual, self-sufficient, strong, loving man who loved life and all of Godâs creations. Dick will be dearly missed.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made in memory of Dick Drew to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, 809 Turnpike Avenue, Clearfield, PA 16830.
PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook at www.pasimplecremation.com