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Frederick W. Drees
Frederick W. Drees age 88, of Russia passed away peacefully at 3:10 AM
on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.
Fred was born April 22, 1932, in Darke County to the late John &
Hildreth (Daniel) Drees. In addition to his parents, Fred was also
preceded in death by his wife, Eileen A. (Luthman) Drees on March 12,
2004, whom he married March 18, 1952; son, Jim Drees; daughter, Darlene
Drees; grandson, AJ Francis; siblings, Norma & Tom Gaier, Bill
& Lois Drees, Louis & Jan Drees and Ruth Drees; and in-laws,
Mary Jane Sturwold, Herb Fleckenstein, Paul Richard, Kenny Luthman, Al
Luthman, Bobby Luthman, Irene Luthman and Barney Barhorst.
Fred is survived by his children, Diane & Jim Grilliot of Russia,
Irene & Mike Murphy of Versailles, Gerry & Lynn Drees of
Russia, Dan & Tammy Drees of Versailles, Mark & Cheryl Drees of
Russia, Shirley & Allen Francis of Versailles and Mike & Carla
Drees of Russia; 32 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; special
friend, Miriam Cain; siblings, Ray & Carol Drees of Ft. Loramie and
Vernon Drees of Ft. Loramie; and in-laws, Norma Barhorst, Rita
Fleckenstein, Ruth Richard, Bill & Joyce Luthman, Nancy Luthman,
Larry Luthman, Wilburt Luthman and Carol & Ray Homan.
Fred served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951-1955. He
retired from BF Goodrich and was an avid farmer. He was a member of St.
Remy Catholic Church. He was also instrumental in establishing the
Catholic War Veterans Post 661 in Russia where he served as commander
for several years. He was a member of the AmVets of Covington and the
Eagles of Versailles. Fred enjoyed playing cards, doing metal work in
his machine shop, gardening, and all the visits with his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday,
December 19, 2020, at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia with Rev. Fr.
Martin Fox celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Remy Cemetery with full
military honors conducted by the Catholic War Veterans Post 661. The
family will receive friends on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday
morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in
Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Russia Fire Department or the Versailles Emergency Medical
Services. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family ask that all guest
wear a face mask and maintain social distancing.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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