Richard G. Drum

FUNERAL HOME

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Richard Drum Obituary

Drum, Richard G. Of Mequon and Eagle River, Wisconsin. Passed away unexpectedly from complications of pancreatitis. Loving husband and best friend of Susan (nee Adam). Adored father of Jonathan Drum and his buddy Spike. Dear brother of Charles (Sandra) Drum of Dover MA and Donald (Kathy) Drum of Bayside. Proud uncle of Betsy (Jeff) Zellner, Cindy (Steven) Bloom, Katie Johnson, David and Brian Adam. Fond brother-in-law of Barbara Johnson, John R. (Marie) Adam and Richard Adam. Grand-uncle of Sam and Gena. Further survived by other relatives and many loving and special family and friends (they know who they are). Memorial Services Saturday, November 27, at 3:00 PM, at the FUNERAL HOME. Private interment. Visitation on Saturday from 2 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity. "He will be missed daily by many many people"

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Nov. 24 to Nov. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Drum

7 Entries

Chris Reinhart

November 27, 2010

Although we lost contact after the college years, I knew Rick would never change and would always be the kind, gentle person I was used to. From everything I have read, it is true. Rest in peace Rick.

Kae Anderson

November 25, 2010

Icky Ricky you will be missed by all of the Anderson Family. You were always there for us in our time of need. Our only consolation is that you are now with Ed, probably drinking lots of Stingers. Thank you for being such a wonderful person. We will always talk about your antics.

Nancy Klessig

November 25, 2010

Sue, I am so sad and shocked to hear of Richard's passing. I know the times I have seen and talked to him may not add up to much but he always made me feel like a friend and so naturally I think of him as a friend ans you as well. He was always so fun to talk to and Spike just loved him soooo much! It always made me smile when I would see him and Spike come into the shop. I am truly sorry for your loss and would like to do anything you may need not only at this sad time but anytime. Please call me. 262-689-1536 Nancy Petit Four Paws

Tom Giffin

November 24, 2010

Ricky Drum: Congratulations, my friend, on living the life you wanted. I recall a conversation the last year or two when you expressed satisfaction that you had followed your fathers’ conservative advice and lived your life as you were at that time.

At our age, hindsight seems clearer. I look back at our friendship of 50 years and the other friends from that time and realize that these were the best friends of my life. You always had a good laugh for everyone’s gaffes, foibles, etc. Everyone knew, however, that yours was a laugh of friendship; that you were laughing with us, not at us.

You were such a friend of my whole family that I had to call my 3 younger siblings to let them know you had “moved on.” My brother Bruce reminded me of the time the three of us took your GTO to Florida on spring break. Bruce commented that you did not have a mean bone in you. We talked about that trip; in respect to others memories of you, I won’t commit those fun stories to print.

I appreciated your coming a long distance to my mothers’ funeral 4 years ago. Bruce commented that you helped our (um, nomadic) mother move countless times. I enjoyed the many times we went to Door County. Were she alive, my mother would be saddened today.

You know, my friend, we were all given a second chance. We were part of a 1960’s group that did really, REALLY stupid things with cars. Things we could NEVER tell our children! We survived against all odds then went on to find unsuspecting women who agreed to marry us. Somehow, we raised our families. We really must have had someone taking care of us to have achieved all this. I am saddened today for Susie and Jonathan and hope they can find solace in their memories of you.

Even though most of our contact in recent decades has been occasional phone calls, I will miss you greatly my friend!

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Ron Bowers

November 24, 2010

Richard I bet you are driving Jackie's Lincoln around Heaven!

November 24, 2010

Dear Sue & Jonathan~ We are shocked and completely saddened to hear about Rick. Anita called us the other night to let us know. Jeff and I immediately started talking about stories and "shenanigans" at your home in Eagle River. So happy we "crashed" your family reunion a couple summers ago. We will miss him:) Hugs, thoughts and prayers to you. Be strong.

~Love, the Minnesota Wolfer's
Jeff, Julie, Josh, Jordan Jessica and Jamison

Ron and Jackie Bowers

November 24, 2010

How dare you leave us Richard! What will we do without your sassy banter and quick whit?! We all know you're looking down at us laughing because you have an in with the Big Guy. We all expect you to keep an eye on us from now on since we have a new guardian angel named "Dick". Bet you thought you were going to be on a permanent vacation. Too bad. We need you more than ever, so get to work watching over us. Guess it's double overtime for you, mister . There are lots of us you left behind who depend on you. If you ever thought we were a pain before, you didn't know what was coming your way when you left us back here . We love you Richard. Thanks for all the fun you brought to us over the years. We will be hard-pressed to fill your place in the funny boy department.

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