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Richard Drukenbrod Obituary
age 82, died Saturday morning in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Drukenbrod graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. He was All City in football. He was selected as a representative of Lincoln High School and as a representative of American Youth Foundation Leadership Camp. He attended Mt. Union College and graduated cum laude from the College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University. He is a life member of Ohio State University Alumni Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Clark Drukenbrod. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 60 years, Barbara J. (Haines); and three sons, Mark Richard (Debbie), Todd Alan (Dayna) and Jon Eric. He also had eight grandchildren, four boys and four girls. Dr. Drukenbrod was commissioned as Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corp. Due to financial difficulties, resigned his commission and began practice in July 1957. He was active in community and professional affairs. He volunteered sixteen yeas as teacher and coach in Jackson Youth Football and Little League baseball.
Dr. Drukenbrod was a 32nd degree Mason and was elected to Jackson Board of Education. He also served as a member and president during the design and construction of the new Jackson High School in 1972. He was an avid fisherman and snowmobiler. Dr. Drukenbrod held a captain charter license for the Great lakes from the US Coast Guard. He owned and operated his own Bambuie Fishing Charter fishing business on Lake Erie. He received snowmobile awards including "Man of the Year" from the local Flying Tigers Club for his many guided and unguided trips to Northen Michigan, Canada and Pennsylvania. He was a former member of Lowell Reform Church and Church of the Lakes.
In accordance with Dr. Drukenbrod's wishes there will be a private interment in North Canton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Youth Football P.O. Box 35754 Canton, OH 44735.
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for Richard Drukenbrod
Brian and Cindy Adams
December 18, 2014
Todd and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. We are not surprised to see that he was an outdoor person who loved snowmobiling. We hope you get through this difficult time with all of your fond memories. Take Care.
December 16, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to the Drukenbrod family.
Paul and Rita Hisrich
Rob Jones
December 16, 2014
Todd,
Sorry to hear about your Father's passing.
He was our family dentist when I was little kid. Always liked him! God Bless.
December 16, 2014
Very sorry to hear of your loss. May your loving memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Sheri (Koprowski) Fischer
Kathy Moon-Roth
December 16, 2014
Todd and Dana, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
December 16, 2014
Todd, Dana & family, We are so very sorry to hear about your father. Our prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Love Mark & Pam Eberts
Bruce Bartz
December 16, 2014
My condolences to the Drukenbrod family.
Sandy Lankford
December 16, 2014
Your life was filled with many activities & commitments that gave much to this planet & the people whose lives you touched. Your spirit is free now to go on many more wonderful adventures. Peace & Light to you.
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