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Kenneth Ivan Drey

Birth	:	15 Jan 1927 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 2015 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	IOOF Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2380000, -99.4480000
Description	:	Kenneth Ivan Drey was born January 15, 1927, on a farm northeast of Gregory, SD, to Benjamin and Anne Helen (Miller) Drey. He welcomed two younger sisters, Edith Mae and Beverly, into the family. He passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Home in Sioux Falls, SD. Ken attended country grade school and graduated from Gregory High School in 1945. He lived in Gregory for most of his life. The last year of his life he lived with his son David and wife Judy in Harford, SD until he moved into the Good Samaritan Home in Sioux... Read More	Kenneth Ivan Drey was born January 15, 1927, on a farm northeast of Gregory, SD, to Benjamin and Anne Helen (Miller) Drey. He welcomed two younger sisters, Edith Mae and Beverly, into the family. He passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Home in Sioux Falls, SD. Ken attended country grade school and graduated from Gregory High School in 1945. He lived in Gregory for most of his life. The last year of his life he lived with his son David and wife Judy in Harford, SD until he moved into the Good Samaritan Home in Sioux Falls, SD. After graduating from high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Army on June 27, 1945 and was honorably discharged on November 25, 1946. On September 3, 1949, he married Orvilla Layh in Luverne, MN and they made their home in Gregory. To this union four sons, David, Douglas, Dennis, and Darryl and two daughters, Debra and Darla were born. One daughter, Debra, died at the age of 1 ½ years. Ken worked several years at Gregory Independent Oil Company. While working there, he started Drey's Septic Tank Service, which he owned and operated until he retired in 2007 at the age of 80. After the death of Orvilla, Ken married Donna Horton in 1982. Five step-children and their families were added to the family. He spent his spare time planting flowers and tending his garden. He loved sitting on his deck visiting with family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wives Orvilla and Donna, his son Douglas, and his daughter Debra.

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Kenneth Ivan Drey's memorial is located at: IOOF Cemetery, Gregory, Gregory County, USA.
When did Kenneth Ivan Drey death?
Kenneth Ivan Drey death on 14 Apr 2015 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.2380000
Longitude: -99.4480000

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Ivan Drey

(1897 - 1974)

Anne Helen Miller Drey

(1905 - 1946)

Spouse

Donna Mae Modine Drey

(1930 - 2014)

Orvilla Layh Drey

(1928 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

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8. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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10. Sully Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2770000, -99.2380000

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13. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1755028, -99.2228660

15. Lucas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2991560, -99.2189780

16. Lucas Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3005981, -99.2193985

17. Petersen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2539558, -99.1770172

18. Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638200, -99.7223800

19. Colome Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

20. Herrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1110000, -99.1970000

21. Brozik Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4599755, -99.3854681

22. Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

23. Gibson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0642014, -99.6908035

24. Rock Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0641300, -99.6918100