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COL George Freeman Drew

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Birth	:	13 Jan 1931 Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Apr 2022 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Plot	:	R_184
Inscription	:	COL US ARMY SGT US ARMY KOREA
Description	:	George Freeman Drew January 13, 1931 - April 27, 2022 George F. Drew, National Guard Colonel, retired, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Avantara Arrowhead Rehabilitation Center in Rapid City, SD. George was born in Chamberlain, SD on January 13, 1931, to Robert and Myrtle Drew. He had four sisters and one brother. George married the love of his life, Marlys Ann Leiferman on May 25, 1951, in Chamberlain, SD. He is survived by one sister; his sons and their wife's; his daughter and her husband; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. George joined the... Read More	George Freeman Drew January 13, 1931 - April 27, 2022 George F. Drew, National Guard Colonel, retired, passed away on April 27, 2022, at Avantara Arrowhead Rehabilitation Center in Rapid City, SD. George was born in Chamberlain, SD on January 13, 1931, to Robert and Myrtle Drew. He had four sisters and one brother. George married the love of his life, Marlys Ann Leiferman on May 25, 1951, in Chamberlain, SD. He is survived by one sister; his sons and their wife's; his daughter and her husband; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. George joined the National Guard while still in high school. He was mobilized with the SDARNG and was active during the Korean War. George served as an enlisted member for eight years and for 30 years as a commissioned officer. During this time, he earned several ribbons, commendations, and medals. He completed several military career courses at various military education installations. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS and spent two summers attending college and technical classes at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. George was a member and employee of the Army National Guard for over 38 years. He was State Logistics Officer for the Army National Guard at the time of his retirement. He was a lifetime member and first Executive Director of the National Guard Association of SD. He was also a lifetime member of the National Guard Association US. He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rife Association. George was an avid water skier and when not at work in the summer, he and his family would spend hours skimming the frigid lakes of the Black Hills. Pactola Lake was his favorite. Although George was proud of his military career, his first love was family. During time at the lake, he got the undivided attention of his children. George and Marlys grew up during the Depression and the Dustbowl and knew what scarcity meant. They always had an extra bed or meal for any of the young people in need who visited their home. He was preceded in death by his wife Marlys and his son "R's twin, Joseph, who died shortly after birth. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 5th at 10am at the Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Inurnment will follow at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

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Where is COL George Freeman Drew's memorial?
COL George Freeman Drew's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did COL George Freeman Drew death?
COL George Freeman Drew death on 27 Apr 2022 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the COL George Freeman Drew's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Corbett Drew

(1905 - 1975)

Myrtle M Zoost Drew

(1907 - 1967)

Spouse

Marlys Ann Leiferman Drew

(1933 - 2017)

Siblings

Darlene Lucille Drew Bradler

(1933 - 2001)

Francis C “Fran” Drew

(1935 - 2021)

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