Theresa Drake

May 24, 1930 - December 14, 2022

St. Mary Catholic Church (Mayville)

112 S. German St.

Mayville, WI 53050

Wednesday 12/28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

St. Mary Catholic Church (Mayville)

112 S. German St.

Mayville, WI 53050

Wednesday 12/28, 1:00 pm

Theresa Drake, age 92, of Mayville, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at church. Entombment at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac.

Theresa was born the daughter of John and Margaret (Kahlhamer) Schabel on May 24, 1930, in Lastrup, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Mayville High School. Theresa was united in marriage to Lloyd (Jim) Drake on October 3, 1949, in Appleton, Minnesota. Together they raised their four children in Mayville, WI.

Theresa was a dedicated and hardworking nurse’s aid at Clearview in Juneau for 25 years. She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, watching birds, and tending to her geraniums. Theresa cherished the time she spent playing bingo and assisting in church activities with her dear friend, Joanne. Theresa was humbled and honored to receive the Cornerstone Award for service to her parish at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mayville, where she was a faithful member. Theresa treasured the time she spent with her family. She and Jim’s house was always the place everyone gathered for get togethers.

Theresa is survived by her loving children: Pam (Dennis) Gourlie; Greg (Madonna) Drake; Tim Drake (Kim); Dixie (Jim) Priessnitz; her grandchildren: Aimee( Ray) Beu; Brock (Cris Siqueira) Gourlie; Sarah (Hector) Drake-Ricart; Saul (Katie) Sopoci Drake; Monica (Joe) Drake-Pierce; Teresa Drake (John); Weston Priessnitz; great-grandchildren: Camden; Hailey; Diego; Lauren; Monica; Rhiannon; Brylee; Chasity; and Landon; great-great grandchild: Luna; brother: Hank (Diane) Schabel; Jim (Mary) Schabel; sisters-in-law: Janice Schabel; Sharon Pollasch; brother-in-law: Marvin Lee. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Jim; granddaughter, Chelsey Drake; brother, Robert Schabel; sister: Marjorie Lee; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law: Donald (Leona) Drake; Lyle Drake; and Donna (Jim) Powers.

The family would like to thank Mayville EMS, Waupun, and Fond du Lac Hospitals. A special thanks to the staff of Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac for the care and support shown to Theresa and her family.

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Dear Pam and family, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.. We will always remember greeting Theresa and Jim and extending a sign of peace at mass as they sat in the pew ahead of us for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam, Dennis and the entire family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom/Grandmother was such a kind, sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Pam. She was such a sweet lady. She had a full love. Memories are what will keep you going.

Dear Pam, so sorry for the loss of your mom. She had a full loving 92 years, and now is at peace in her heavenly home with her Lord. May you cherish your many memories💕

To the family of Theresa, you have our deepest Condolences. Lois Thorn

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.