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Richard Drees Obituary
Richard Frank Drees, age 73, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Community Hospital in Munster. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Arlene. (nee Griffioen) Drees; two sons: Paul M. (Anna) Drees Sr. of Dyer and Douglas F. (Judy L.) Drees of Cedar Rapids, IA; one daughter, Christina A. Drees of Silver Lake, IN; 10 grandchildren: Paul M. (fiance Amanda Brunn) Drees, Jr., Ryan A. (fiance Ashley Higgason) Drees, Fred Pullen, Chuck Pullen, Douglas F. Drees Jr., Charles, Benjamin M., Alexander W., Jessica L. and Jillian A. Drees; one great grandchild, Lhogan Drees; one sister, Lorraine Williams of LaCross, WI; brother-in-law, Wayne A. (Pat) Griffioen of Cedar Rapids, IA; uncle of Chuck Williams, Mark, Danny and Sherri Griffioen; and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents: Leo F. and Clara Drees; and brother-in-law, Duane (Lou) Griffioen. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with Pastor Robert Raschka officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, May 8, 2009 at Bocken Funeral Home from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. Dick was a lifetime resident of Hammond. He owned and operated his barber shop in the Hessville section of Hammond on 169th Street where he was known as "Barber Dick" by his friends and patrons. He was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Griffith for the past 46 years. Dick was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Korean Conflict as a barber and broadcaster. He was a member of American Legion Post #232 and VFW Post #7881 of Hessville. He was past Recording Secretary of Barbers Local #322 and held a Master Barbers license. Dick was known as "Clipper the Clown" with the Calumet Clowns. He was a member of Garfield Masonic Lodge #569, F.& A.M., a 32nd Degree member of Scottish Rite Consistory, member of Orak Shrine & ARAB Patrol Shrine, Valley of South Bend. He was a broadcaster for WJOB for a short time. Dick was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and a wonderful Christian Man. For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600 or: www.bockenfunerals.com
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Terry Van Gorp
May 18, 2009
Arlene,
I'm very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He cut my hair for many, many years. He also gave my oldest son his first haircut. He is now 31. I haven't found anyone that could cut my hair like Dick.
Ron Sue Ayers
May 11, 2009
Arlene and Family
So very sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Sue Ayers (Sue Martin)
Oscar Ramirez
May 11, 2009
Arlene, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I knew Dick for many years, he was my friend and one of the best barbers I knew. He was a good man.
Randy Brock
May 10, 2009
Mrs. Drees and Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Mr Drees. May GOD bless you in your time of mourning.
Bruce & Beckie Smith
May 8, 2009
Paul & family,
We are very sorry for you're loss.
May you're memories comfort you through this time of sorrow.
May God Bless!
Melinda Wright
May 7, 2009
Dear Paul, Mrs Drees and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss ofyour loved one. May Mr Drees rest in the arms of the Lord for eternity! I worked with Paul for many years at Queen Anne/Premiere and he is one of the nicest men I have ever met (I assume like father like son)
Sheila and Judy Cardiology Associates
May 7, 2009
Mrs Drees and family:
We are truly sorry to hear of your lose. Richard always brought a smile to our faces when we checked his pacemaker. May GOD comfort and be with your family.
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