Herman "Frank" Drewes, 78 of Moline died July 20, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Frank was born July 4, 1926 in Sterling, IL to Herman and Sophie Cassens Drewes. He married Katrena Harrelson on May 29, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Island. She preceded him in death on July 30, 2003.
Frank had been a salesman and later general manager for Harrelson Motors of Moline for 31 years and also a custodian for the Moline school district.
Frank was an U.S. Navy veteran. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Survivors
Daughter Laurie (Alan) Ford Rock Island
Sons Jeff (Carol) Drewes St. Louis, MO
Brian Drewes (Linda Gonzalez) Moline
12 grandchildren
3 step-great grandchildren
Sister Dorothy (Laverne) Behrendt Port Byron
Sister-in-law Jan & Stan Woods Moline
He was preceded in death by his wife and son Brent Drewes.