David W. Drewes

David Drewes Obituary

DREWES Pastor David W. Drewes, age 49, of Lithopolis, died suddenly Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Fairfield Medical Center. Dave was the Pastor of St John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lithopolis for 13 years, where his grandfather Pastor Alvin Drewes had previously served. He was a member of The Fellowship of Merry Christians, member of the Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club, a Hospice volunteer, graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, 1979 graduate of Capital University, 1983 graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and was ordained July 10, 1983 at Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna. Dave is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughters, Noelle Drewes, Reynoldsburg, Sarah (Scott) Mettle, Canal Winchester; mother, Alta Weithman, Columbus; brother, Dan Drewes, North Glenn, CO; sisters, Sandra (Tim) Wott, Clyde, OH, Jenny (Bruce) Graham, Dix, NE; nieces, nephews; and his adopted Mom, Emma Stemen. He was preceded in death by his father William Henry Drewes. Friends may visit 4-7 p.m. Friday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 133 W. South Street, Lithopolis, where funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Merlyn Sietz officiating. Arrangements by DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Canal Winchester. Contributions can be made to the Fairhope Hospice Memorial Fund, 1111 East Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 in Dave's memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for David Drewes

10 Entries

Jenny Graham

November 8, 2005

I will miss you, my friend, my brother.

dan drewes

November 8, 2005

to the best brother ever....

David Willour

November 4, 2005

So sad to lose an old friend at such a young age.

Sincere sympathy to all of David's family and to the church congregation which loved and respected him so much.

God bless.

David Willour

Debbie Wilson-Hursey

November 3, 2005

I am speechless! Dave was one of my BEST Friends! We have been friends since Jr. High. When he moved away from Newcomerstown a part of my heart left with him. We stayed in touch and our Frienship stayed strong! He always knew what to say when I was down and he lifted my spirits. He became a friend to my husband. He and Ellen made our daughters Wedding Day Memorable for all of us. My whole family will never forget him. He was very special to me and his Memory always will be!!!

Dick, Debbie, Brock, Brittney, Andrew, Grayson and Gavin.

David & Jean Fell

November 3, 2005

We are devastated to lose such a fine man from our lives. Too often we just can't comprehend how God can use such a tragedy for good - but we will hope, and never forget Dave or his smiles or mischievous jokes. He added such fun to our recent tour of the UK. Like an excited Pied Piper eager to share his discoveries with everyone. We were ready to follow him anywhere! Now we'll follow him one day to heaven. With loving faithfulness,

Danielle and Jay Bartos

November 2, 2005

To everyone touched by the life of Pastor David Drewes, aka "PD":

How blessed we should all feel to have been touched by the soul of such a wonderful man! A man who truly loved his people, empathized with those around him and had a true and kind heart to help those less fortunate.

We are all deeply distraught and shocked at such a tragedy. Ellen and all of my fellow church family...Dave would have wanted us to bond together and remain a single unit. To help each other and carry on the mission he has instilled for us.

Heaven is very lucky to have a wonderful new angel. I know he will look in on each of us from time to time. However, I cannot deny that we do miss him and that we won't ever stop missing him.

All our love PD,

Jody Fernandez

November 2, 2005

To all of my extended family -Alta, Jenny, Dan, Sandy, Ellen, Noelle, and Sarah - my deepest sympathies for you during this tragic time. God bless and keep you strong and safe. Love, Jody, Peter, Dave and Liz

John & Robin Legan

November 2, 2005

We feel very blessed to have met you both and to have spent a wonderful time exploring England with you and David. My last memory is helping you with your suitcases as you got on the ThamesLink for your trip to Gatwick Airport. Our hearts are heavy, but praise God there is one more angel in heaven! Lots of love from The Legan's.

Jeanne Sayre

November 2, 2005

Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about David. You have my deepest sympathy. I am praying for you and your family. Please remember that you have many many friends that care very much for you and are willing to help with anything you may need.

Lucille Sunderman

November 2, 2005

Alta, Ellen and family

We have not met personally but we still wish to extend our sympathy. Alta having lost her husband Bill (my first cousin) at a comparably young age is something we cannot imagine. Our prayers are that God will give you the strength to help you through this. I am a daughter of Alvin's sister Minnie. I remember going to Lithopolis to visit the Drewes family when Uncle Alvin was pastor of the same church David was serving.

God's blessings from

Lucille Panning Sunderman and family

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