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DAVID W. DRAKE, 64 ROSCOE - David W. Drake, 64, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 12, 1943, in Chicago to Charles R. and Lois A. Drake. He graduated from Upper Iowa University in 1965. David married Anita J. Petersen on Aug. 7, 1965. He worked most recently at Pitney Bowes. Previously, he was a funeral director with Drake and Son Funeral homes in Park Ridge. He was a member of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church. David was active in Rockford amateur radio, church choir, a volunteer for Angel Flight, a former Kiwanis member, and was an avid Bears fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Anita; daughters, Nancy (Dana) Blanchard of Boulder, Colo.; and Karin (Peter) Knutson of Lockport; son, Eric (Carol) Drake of Machesney Park; eight grandchildren; sister, Carolyn (William) Norton of Galena; brothers-in-law, Bruce (Nancy) Petersen, Don (Denise) Petersen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Charles R. Drake Jr. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, in Sunset Funeral Home. Service at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, in Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe. Pastor John Heins officiating. Burial at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church. Tributes may be shared with the family at mem.com .
Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2007.

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Cheryl Hoff

August 24, 2007

Anita - My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God watch over your family at this time.

Randy & Tonya Hill

August 23, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.

Becca Knox

August 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Drummer

August 23, 2007

While I had only known David a short time, he was an inspiration to me. I will follow up on his recent invitation to learn more about Angel Flight and will miss his insight at our Saturday breakfasts.

Neil Wyatt II

August 23, 2007

Dave was a class act, a man's man and a gentlemen's gentlemen. I will miss his smile and warm greetings every week. We are all better people for having had David Drake in our lives.

Ellis & Sybil Stratton

August 22, 2007

Deepest sympothy.

Nancy Christianson

August 22, 2007

I considered David one of my closest church friends. He and I were on Pastor's call committee and we felt God had spoken to us during the experience. We attended the Synod Conference together the following year. He was always so happy and positive about life. I will never forget him and will sincerely miss him. Anita and children, please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Larry Bauer

August 22, 2007

Dave was a dear friend and was a gift to us all. I was a better person for having been able to spend time with him. His insight into scripture and his willingness to share his faith and his expressions of love for his family were traits to be copied by all. I will miss him very much. I have absolutely no doubt that Dave is getting his questions answered by God in the depth he has always wanted. My deepest sympathies to his family. Larry Bauer.

Ed Grob

August 22, 2007

David was a fine man and a good friend. I will miss him.

My deepest sympathy and a wish for God's blessing to David's family.

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