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Robert Douglas “Bob” Drake

Birth	:	27 Aug 1946
Death	:	3 Jan 2009
Burial	:	Ridgedale Cemetery, Camp Dodge, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6967010, -93.7055969
Plot	:	Veterans Section
Description	:	Robert D. "Bob" Drake, age 62, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in his home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer with Pastor Wayne Gallipo officiating. Don Seim was the soloist accompanied by A.J. Sherrill. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Military honors were conducted by the Frank H. Adams Post 750 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob's nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers were Jeff Gross, Mike Appelhof, Kirk Remmers, Ricky Nelson, Don Hunter and Brian "Cash" Briggs. Robert Douglas Drake... Read More	Robert D. "Bob" Drake, age 62, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in his home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer with Pastor Wayne Gallipo officiating. Don Seim was the soloist accompanied by A.J. Sherrill. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown, SD. Military honors were conducted by the Frank H. Adams Post 750 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob's nieces and nephews. Active Pallbearers were Jeff Gross, Mike Appelhof, Kirk Remmers, Ricky Nelson, Don Hunter and Brian "Cash" Briggs. Robert Douglas Drake was born on August 27, 1946 to Melvin and Erma (Nelson) Drake at Watertown, South Dakota. He graduated from Watertown High School and began his college education at Northern State College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1970 on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the Vietnam War. Bob was very proud of his military service. Following his discharge, he completed his Bachelors degree in Business Administration at Northern State College. Bob was employed at Safeway & Nash Finch until retiring because of a physical disability. He was a member of the Frank H. Adams Post 750 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter, and also enjoyed golfing, playing pool and cooking. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his siblings, Gary (Sylvia) Drake of Welcome, NC, Marlene (Allan) Sime of Britton, SD, and Burdette Drake (Roberta Bartel) of Watertown; his special friend, Kathy Holen of Watertown; and several nieces and nephews.

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Robert Douglas “Bob” Drake's memorial is located at: Ridgedale Cemetery, Camp Dodge, Polk County, USA.
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Latitude: 41.6967010
Longitude: -93.7055969

Family Members:

Parent

Melvin Julius Drake

(1920 - 1981)

Erma Genevieve Nelson Drake

(1921 - 1998)

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