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Lloyd “Jim” Drake

June 13, 1931 - March 29, 2019
Visitation
St. Mary Catholic Church
112 S. German St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Friday 4/5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mass
St. Mary Catholic Church
112 S. German St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Friday 4/5, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lloyd “Jim” Drake, 87, of Mayville passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital.Lloyd was born the son of Loren and Delia (Arndt) Drake on June 13, 1931 in Clinton, MN. He was married to Theresa M. Schabel on October 3, 1949 in Appleton, MN. Jim was employed with Maysteel in Mayville until his retirement. He was a lead man in the painting department and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Jim enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing Sheepshead at the Mayville Legion. He sang and played in Thee Troubadours Country Band and was a loyal Packer fan. He loved his family and was grateful for the time spent with them, even when it was just smoking a good cigar with his sons. Jim was member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville.Lloyd is survived by his wife, Theresa of Mayville; children, Pam (Dennis) Gourlie of Mayville, Greg (Madonna) Drake of Mayville, Tim Drake of Golden Valley, MN, and Dixie (Jim) Priessnitz of Wisconsin Dells; grandchildren, Aimee (Raymond) Beu, Brock (Cris Siqueira) Gourlie, Sarah (Hector) Drake-Ricart, Saul (Katie Sopoci) Drake, Monica (Joe) Drake-Pierce, Weston (fiancée, Nicole) Priessnitz Teresa Drake, and Kelly Sims; great grandchildren, Camden, Hailey, Diego, Lauren, Monica, Rhiannon, Piper, Brylee, Chasity, and Landon; sister, Sharon Pollasch of Mayville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Mary Schabel of LeRoy, Janice Schabel of Mayville, Marvin Lee of Pickett, and Hank (Diane) Schabel of Fond du Lac; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Brock Dennis Gourlie and Chelsey Drake; brothers, Donald and Lyle; and sister, Donna Powers.The visitation for Lloyd will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at church on Friday at 12 noon with Rev. Fr. Tom Bierseck officiating. Entombment at the Shrine of Rest Cemetery Mosoleum in Fond du Lac.

Visitation
St. Mary Catholic Church
112 S. German St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Map
Friday 4/5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mass
St. Mary Catholic Church
112 S. German St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Map
Friday 4/5, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lloyd “Jim” Drake, 87, of Mayville passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital.Lloyd was born the son of Loren and Delia (Arndt) Drake on June 13, 1931 in Clinton, MN. He was married to Theresa M. Schabel on October 3, 1949 in Appleton, MN. Jim was employed with MaysteelContinue Reading

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Gary and Sue Smith Smith left a message on April 12, 2019:
So Sorry for your loss. He was such a kind wonderful man.
a loved one left a message on April 5, 2019:
Joyce Bartelt left a message on April 5, 2019:
So sorry to hear. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you. Jim was always so friendly and smiling. Enjoyed talks we had.
Kelly left a message on April 4, 2019:
Uncle Jim was a big influence in my life. He showed me what it meant to be a hard worker, a good friend, and of course how to be a good husband and father. I always knew going to Jims meant we were going to have fun. My sympathy goes out to Theresa and the entire family.
left a message on April 4, 2019:
Greg and Donna and family.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Jim and Helen Medinger
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol and Lee Del Ponte left a message on April 4, 2019:
Our sympathies are with you and your family.
a loved one left a message on April 4, 2019:
Lynda Drake left a message on April 4, 2019:
We are thinking about each and everyone of you. Jim was a wonderful uncle, and will be greatly missed. We are so many miles apart, but are sending our deepest sympathy, prayers and love to all.
Greg & Mary Woik left a message on April 3, 2019:
So very sorry to hear about Jim. One of the nicest guys ever and always a smile. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Jordan Weinberger left a message on April 3, 2019:
I'm sorry for your loss
Steve Figel left a message on April 3, 2019:
Deepest sympathy to your family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss.
Dale Judy Ravanelli left a message on April 3, 2019:
Pam and Dennis you have our deepest sympathy. Dale and Judy Ravanelli . Apr. 3, 2019
Marie Buchta left a message on April 2, 2019:
Remembering you with thoughts and prayers and asking God to comfort you during this difficult time.
Nikki Demro left a message on April 2, 2019:
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Richard Sternat left a message on April 2, 2019:
Our deepest condolences.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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