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Michael Drees Obituary
Ryland Heights - Michael Jerome Drees, 64, of Ryland Heights, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1954 in Covington to the late Norbert Drees, Sr. and Rosemary Wagner Drees. Michael was a retired electrician with Local # 212 I.B.E.W. and a 43 year active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Survivors include his loving wife, Mimi Dickerson Drees; two brothers, Norbert (Tessie) Drees, Jr. of Troy, Ohio and Dennis (Karen) Drees of Florence; two sisters, Dianne (Elmer) DeMoss of Latonia and Catherine (Tom) DiBello of Covington. He was an adored uncle to multiple nieces and nephews and beloved friend to many. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Drees; one sister, Maryrose Duncan. Michael was a gentle giant who loved nature. He was an apiarian, avid gardener and he lovingly tended flocks of ducks, chickens and Rooster Cogburn. He is and will continue to be greatly missed. A prayer service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Middendorf Funeral Home, 3312 Madison Pike, Ft. Wright, KY. 41017. A celebration of life will follow the prayer service at The Garden of Park Hills 1622 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alcoholics Anonymous, 405 Oak Street, Cincinnati, OH. 45219. Online condolences may be expressed at www.middendorf-funeralhome.com
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Paula
April 17, 2021
Enjoy, Mike
PAULA
December 5, 2020
Hey, I didn't go back to GE like you said not to ;)
August 30, 2018
Fairwell and thanks for your service.
Bob b
August 5, 2018
Mimi,
Mike was a true joy and played a big role in my early years of sobriety. I am sorry I was out of town, but grateful I saw both of you a few months back.
God bless you. You will be in my prayers.
David Ooten
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August 3, 2018
Mimi, I am so very sorry to hear of Mike passing.
He was always such an endearing cross between being larger than life and sweet humility.
Love to you ~
Bobbi Leeds
August 2, 2018
Mimi thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time. Carol Donelan Walerius 84
patty welz
August 2, 2018
Mike you will certainly be missed by many friends and family! now you are up there in heaven all the went before. What a wonderful example you were to many of us!
Dan Lee
August 2, 2018
I am a 212 electrician and I worked on several different jobs with Mike over the years. He was quite a character. I always enjoyed being around him. He was so sincere with such a good heart and spirit. He will be missed.
Sylvia Saylor
August 2, 2018
Mimi and family: I know that
words alone could never mend
the deep sorrow and
heartbreak that you are
feeling right now. Even
though we haven't seen each
other as much as we should,
fond and funny memories of
Jerome are deeply embedded in
my soul. In his younger
days Jerome always loved
visiting Aunt Jane and Uncle
Bill except for picking green
beans. In his older days
Jerome has always loved
sharing memories of the good
ole days, huge wedding
receptions communion and
graduation parties and
fishing in the back lake at
Uncle Bills. Go rest high
Jerome. Mimi, may the peace
of our Lord that passes our
understanding envelope you
right now. I love you.
Sylvia
Ken Huffman
August 1, 2018
You will be missed Mike and my prayers are with you and Meme and ur family. Lots of love the Huffman family.
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