Edwin Drake

Edwin Gale Drake, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, May 21, 2021 at home. He was born on March 27, 1943 to Edwin G. Drake and June Sylvia Drake.

Edwin loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He was involved in many different clubs throughout his life such as the bowling team, square dancing, darts, and the CBers handle club.

Edwin worked as a welder at B.E. until the day they closed their doors. Off to trucking school he went. He became a long-haul truck driver for almost 30 years.

The weekends out at the Drake house were always busy with projects dad wanted done and occasional water fights, with someone usually ending up in the horse trough. All of us knew when the bell rang it was time for dinner. You better come running or mom would be yelling to move our butts.

Edwin is survived by his loving wife, Carol Francis Drake; his 6 children, Charles Drake (Bobbi Jo), Kathy (Steve) Klassen, Christina Bayliss, Jeff Drake (Tonya), Michelle Girard, and Robert Drake (Jennifer); 21 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren; 3 stepchildren; 6 grandchildren, and several more great-grandchildren.

At his request, he does not want a funeral. His children will be having a Celebration of Life at a later time.