Harry Drexel

Harry Drexel, 89, of Fond du Lac entered into eternal life after a valiant struggle with cancer on May 12, 2004 at Rolling Meadows Nursing Home in Fond du Lac, where he has been a patient for the past one and a half months. Harry was born April 5, 1915, a son of the late Vernon and Lillian Drexel. On December 4, 1937 he was united in marriage to Eleanor Handke at the Church of Peace, where they were lifetime members. She preceded him in death on May 5, 2004. He and Eleanor resided in Fond du Lac all their married life.As a young man, Harry spent 18 months in the CCC. After being discharged, he worked for a short time at Gerhard's Bakery where he met the love of his life, Eleanor. Harry also worked for many years at the Julka/Mayflower Moving Company in Fond du Lac. After his retirement from Julka, he worked for Prestige-Pak for approximately 20 years. Together, Harry and Eleanor raised three sons, Roy, Ronald, and Wayne Drexel. Shortly after their marriage, they brought Harry's sister Jean who was three years old into their home and raised her as their own.Harry was always willing to help others in need and was a kind hearted, well-respected man. He especially enjoyed the craft of woodworking, ceramics, and painting. He was very much a perfectionist, which showed in everything he created. Most importantly his greatest love was his wife of 67 years and his family. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was the best father and grandfather anyone could ask for. He enjoyed doing things for other people and did it always with a smile and never a complaint. He will be in our hearts forever. Survivors include two sons; Roy (Kay) Drexel of Wausau, Wayne (Linda) Drexel of Fond du Lac, one brother; William (Betty) Drexel of St. Cloud, two sisters; Faith Mitchell of Van Dyne and Jean (Richard) Gerber of Sheboygan Falls, one sister in law; Ruth Bartelt of Colorado. Grandchildren include Jeff (Kristy) Drexel of Michigan, Laura Drexel (special friend Steve) of Aspen, CO, Jim (Lynn) Drexel of Menomonee Falls, Cheryl Drexel (special friend Daryl) of Fond du Lac, Heather Drexel (fiancée Jay) of Burlington, Dustin Drexel of Oshkosh, Darren Weber of Eden, Jenny (Doug) Lokemoen of Merrill, Danny (Shelly) Drexel of Iowa, Pam (Jeff) Colburn of Dousman, Steve (Tammy) Gerber of Howards Grove, Paula (Paul) Cudowrth of Glenbeulah, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one brother; Babe, one son; Ronald, and one daughter in law; Judy Drexel.



Visitation for Mr. Drexel will be held on Monday, May 17, 2004 from 12:00 P.M. until the time of services at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home with the Rev. Gerald Bertsch and Rev. Dr. Martin Koehler officiating. Burial will follow at Estabrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Hospice Home of Fond du Lac. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is serving the family.