James G. Drake

Drake, James G. Age 83 Of St. Paul Passed away peacefully after a short illness. Preceded in death by parents, Signe and Donald Drake; and brother, Willis K. Drake. Survived by niece, Nancy J. Drake; nephew, Willis K. Drake, Jr.; grandniece, Joy Drake Silver; and grandnephew, W. Kirk Drake, III. An honors graduate of Harding High School and the University of Minnesota, Jim's career was in communications with the U.S. Information Agency in Washington, DC, the Minnesota State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Data Card Corporation and Counsel, Inc. Theater and writing were always an avocation. He wrote and acted in radio plays and University of Minnesota theater presentations. Jim was a WWII veteran having served in the US Army. Private services and interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood.