Obituary for Robert “Bob” Drew

ROBERT “BOB” DREW

Robert “Bob” Drew 81, of Connersville passed away on September 24, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1940, to his parents John D. Drew, and Louella (Hamilton) Drew.

He married his lovely wife Hazel Smith on January 25, 1963, in Connersville.

Bob served four years in the National Guard Army Reserves, he was the manager of a sewage plant in Connersville for many years, he worked at Green Manufacturing for 30 years, and retired at 69 from MEG in Cambridge City.

Bob loved going to the Senior Center, playing pool, spending time outdoors doing things like mushroom hunting, garage sales, and in his early years, riding his motorcycle and racing cars at Whitewater in Liberty. He had a unique and special bond with his precious fur baby, Macy as well.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children; Robert E. Drew Jr. and his wife (Brandy), Michele Frasher of Connersville, Angela (Kevin) Bramer of Laurel, his brothers; John (Jean) Drew, Jerry Drew, and Jimmy Drew all of Connersville, his sisters; Virginia (Lloyd) Griffin, and Mary (Rick) Durham of Connersville, Carol (Eric) Hultberg, and Bonnie (Marty) Nistler of Minnesota.

He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Bryce and Brock Drew, Megan Gregory, Ashlie Simmons, Amber and Adam Frasher, Kaleb, and Austin Bramer, Kyleah Steele, Brandon, Kasey, and Zach Allen. He also leaves behind 12 great grandchildren and one on the way, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a brother James Drew, and sisters, Phyllis Meeks, Sharon Bauer, Ethel Meadows, and several brothers and sister in laws.

Visitation for Bob will be held on October 5, 2021, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Urban Winkler Funeral Home 513 W. 8th St Connersville Indiana 47331. The Funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. with Pastor Randy Sherwood officiating.

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