Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Oct 22, 1926 – Dec 8, 2020 (Age 94)
Drees Jr., Herman Joseph, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Loving husband of the late Blanche C. Drees. Stepfather of John W. Crooks, Wade (Tammy) Crooks, Russ (Cynthia) Crooks and Derek (Gina) Crooks. Brother of Ralph Drees. Grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 3. Uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester. Visitation Tuesday 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Read MoreA gentle and kind man who supported my interest in science fiction and taught me about libraries and librarians.
Christopher OREILLYGREEN
September 13, 2023 | Modesto, CA | Student
Sorry to hear so late of your loss. Mr. Drees was an middle school teacher of mine back in Cedar Hill Missouri. He was a very fine teacher.
Stephen S.
April 10, 2023 | School
Uncle Herman was a fabulous uncle! He loved playing with us and he was more than kind. He spent hours making butter pictures on our bread -- for his five nieces and nephews! He ran the spelunking club at the school he taught at for many years. He even took the nieces and nephews spelunking in a cave where we all had to wear hard hats! He loved his wife Blanche who may have the biggest and best smile you would ever find. May peace be with him. He will be missed.
JoAnn Willis
December 14, 2020 | Austin, TX | Family
Johnny, Wade, Russell, Derek and to your families, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Herman. I hope he left this earth in peace and know that he was welcomed in his new life by so many that he influenced, taught, befriended and that loved him. A gentle and kind man. Praying for his soul and those who will miss him.
Michelle (Shelly) Ryan
December 14, 2020 | BALLWIN, MO | Friend
I knew him as a teacher At Chaminade and respected him as a man.
Frank Palazzo
December 13, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Student
Uncle Herman has always been a person of great joy. When I was a young boy, I so looked forward to Uncle Herman coming over. He would play and joke around with a big, big smile on his face. He always was ready to be present in the moment.
He maintained that amazing smile throughout his life. Even when he was not feeling well, he would smile to pass on his care for others. He will be deeply missed.
Don Drees
December 13, 2020 | Milwaukee, WI | Family
My sympathy to the family and assurance of prayers. I have fond memories of Herman and Blanche from my time at St. Joseph. May he rest in peace. Fr. Tom Santen
Thomas Santen
December 13, 2020 | St. Louis, MO | Friend