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Jon
March 28, 2025
It has been 13 years since coach V. passed away. I ran into him at Dick's Sporting goods in Woodbury in 2011 and he had no idea who I was. His wife, Dorothy was there and kept telling him: "George, it's Jon Campbell! He still had no clue. We walked outside and conversed about his time at the baseball coach and how Coach Strelow "begged" him to be the coach for our senior year. I tried to convince him that we needed him to be our coach for our final year in baseball but he was so kind and acquiesced and allowed Strewlow to be our coach. As I approach my 80's he is the one person who I would really like to connect with. We had a very special bond where I could tell him anything and he easily understood. As I approach the end of my life, it is HE who I would most like to visit. If only I knew that 10-15 years ago!
william eichendorf
June 1, 2023
I am very sorry for your lose. He was a really great teacher. I will always remember him. God Bless.
bill eichendorf
June 1, 2021
Sorry to hear about him,he was a real good person!
April 2, 2013
Mr. V was a martinet in typing class with his staccato floor tapping, but it has served me well all my life in keyboarding skills. And, then, to top it off, he was a wonderful teacher and very pleasant, humorous guy. My deep condolences to his family and close friends. You must miss him extremely.
Cathie (Howell) Wlaschin
June 21, 2012
Dear Dorothy, Boys & Families,
He was my mentor, my typing and steno teacher, my school newspaper advisor, my summer softball coach, and my friend. As with the many other MHS students who signed this guestbook before me, he was incredibly generous to me, even securing a scholarship for me along with a part-time job at Winona State, his alma mater. I also loved babysitting for Mike and Patric during my high school years! Mr. V changed my life in many ways, and his sense of humor has also provided me with many wonderful memories over the years. I'm heartsick to hear of his passing, and Dave and I send sincere condolences to all of your family.
sheila mitchell
June 12, 2012
He taught me to trust myself to type without having to see the words.....What a discovery....He was a guys, guy...all the jocks tried to call him George: so he corrected them all and said "MR. Raeburn or Mr. Guenera or Miss Stegmeier...He respected kids! Don't know how he raised his kids BUT, He was PEACHY KEEN my condolences Sheila Kolb Mitchell Class of 1964
Kathy Reif Anderson
June 12, 2012
We fondly remember making the Halloween rounds at Auntie Dee and Uncle Kenny's house with the kids dressed in their trick or treat outfits. Dorothy and George were always there, sitting around the table, admiring the disguises with a wink and a smile. That holiday served as our introduction to the Von Drasheks. George was such an impressive individual -- tall and handsome -- and so very likeable. We would go on to see Dorothy and George at St. Mary's over the years. Despite his illness in later years, George was ready with a smile and a greeting. We are so sorry for his passing. May God comfort you and your family, Dorothy and keep George in His heavenly embrace.
Love, Kathy (Reif) and Bob Anderson and family
June 11, 2012
I will always remember my introduction to typing due to Mr. VonDashek's great attention getting methods and keeping us on track. The skill of typing has been invaluable, but even more so the life lessons he imparted. My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Von Drashek and family on your loss.
Barbara Goulard (Hall) Auburn, CA
June 10, 2012
Mrs. VonDrashek & Family: My deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers are with you. I have many great memories of being in his classes (Gen. Business, Typing, Steno I & II) plus summer softball. He tried to teach me to throw windmill style; it was many years later in amateur fastpitch that it became a reality! He would be glad to know that later in my softball career I was named a first team All American pitcher at one of the Natl. ASA tournaments. I, and a lot of my classmates thought very highly of him as a teacher and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Paulette Genz, MHS Class of '64
Mahtomedi, Minnesota
June 9, 2012
I can't tell you how much pleasure it has given me to tell my 8 grandsons about playing basketball for Mr. Von Drashek. Wonderful repeated stories and memories. May George rest in peace in the loving arms of our Savior. Thanks coach.
Dick Dressel
June 9, 2012
My mother, Marge Kluegel, thought George was the greatest. I'm glad to have had him as a teacher and coach.
Dick Kluegel
Kat (Kay) Theiss (Baumann)
June 9, 2012
Mr. Von Drashek was a firm but understanding teacher. The typing class he taught was a lesson for life and still use that skill every day. So sorry for your loss of such a man.
George Kruse
June 8, 2012
Mr. Von Drashek taught me how to type; he coached me how to play baseball and basketball; he understood the pain I experienced with the loss of my father my senior year. My condolences to his family.
Bill Eichendorf
June 8, 2012
He was my typing teacher and homeroom teacher. He was a great guy. Bill Eichendorf westland mi
June 8, 2012
George and Dottie were our good friends and neighbors back in the early 60's on Emerald Drive. George is famous in our family lore for having driven Valerie to the hospital when our third child was born and then having to convince the receptionist that he wasn't the father.
George was a wonderful man and a good friend. He will be missed.
Paul and Valerie Ackerman
Doug Hedin
June 8, 2012
Mr. Von Drashek was my baseball and basketball coach for three years at Mahtomedi High School. As a coach, he taught me how to play with some enthusiasm,as a teacher, he taught me patience. I will miss him.
Mike & Sue Ozment
June 8, 2012
Mike and family, We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Craig Thaler
June 8, 2012
Mr.V was a great guy, teacher and coach. i had him for typing,notehand,and homeroom in 1965
Patti and Cary Giese
June 8, 2012
We are thinking of your family during this difficult time. May the many happy memories of George comfort you and give you peace. We have your family in our prayers.
Mike Menning
June 8, 2012
He was a fine man who gave a lot to his students and much of his summers to baseball players he coached. Working for about 25 cents a hour as a coach, his generosity even extended to the occasional ride down Mahtomedi Avenue when after basketball practice it was dark and freezing cold.
May he rest in peace knowing that he helped many young people who have not forgotten.
Sara Campbell Ericksen
June 7, 2012
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Von Drashek's passing. I credit him for teaching me to type - a skill that has greatly benefitted me in my life. Mr. V. was a wonderful man and teacher and he will be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences to the family.
George Kimball
June 7, 2012
Patric and Mrs. VonDrashek and Family:
The entire Kimball family sends its condolences. You are in our prayers. I will always remember the many hours spent at the VonDrashek home, and the many happy greetings, talks and times with Mr. VonDrashek.
Take care,
George Kimball
Denise Hawthorne Thorson
June 7, 2012
Dorothy, I am so glad the group of girls from Mahtomedi's Class of '69 had the chance to spend time with you and George last summer at my home. We had a great time. Thank you for bringing him over. We were all very fond of him and had learned so much from him. Thank you for always welcoming us into your home when we stopped over. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy and a wonderful teacher.
Jon Campbell
June 7, 2012
Mr. V was the best. He taught me to type and taught me how to hit a baseball. Our teams did well. He and his wife let me stay at their home at times when I was a kid.
He will be missed!
Jon Campbell
Minnetonka, MN
Steve Ross
June 7, 2012
Mr. Von Drashek was the Baseball Coach at MHS my Jr/Sr yrs. I was the team's pitcher. George, having been a pitcher himself, and I had a very special relationship. I have never forgotten what he did for me, after my senior season was over. Since he thought I had the skills to keep on pitching, he suggested that we drive over to Dick Siebert's[UofM baseball Coach] house in Edina. As a result I played freshman baseball at the U the following year. George has always held a place in my heart due to this and all the other interactions we have had. He was a very special man!!!
June 7, 2012
It was a privilege to have had Mr. Von Drashek as a teacher at MHS. He is one of the teachers who will never be forgotten. May your wonderful memories of the good times sustain you through this change. Gayle Duncan Teget
Bernita (Porter) Weber
June 7, 2012
Mr. Von Drashek was one of my very favorite teachers at MHS and taught us in Business Club so much to prepare for the world after HS. He was a very special person. My sincere condolences.
June 7, 2012
Aunt Dorothy and family, I am saddened by the news of Uncle George. I have so many fond memories of spending time with your family and can hear Georges voice so clear. I hope you can embrace your many memories and find peace. Love from Robin Ward Chritton
Kim (Kosek) Renstrom
June 7, 2012
Pat and family, I am very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of your dad bring you peace during this difficult time.
Anita Jacobsen
June 7, 2012
We offer our deepest sympathy to the VonDrashek family.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Steve Manson & Anita Jacobsen
June 7, 2012
I remember the days at MHS- OJT and Typing classes. Mr. Von Drashek let us bring our favorite albums and he would play them for us to type to. We learned much but had fun in the process. Jo(Berdan)Ecker
June 7, 2012
Dearest Von Drashek Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers during this most difficult time. We will always remember George as a big self assured man who could always give a good ribbing to those he loved. He was a handsome and wonderful man, and the world will miss him. What an angel Heaven will be getting!
With our sincere sympathy,
The Medvec Family
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