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Donald Drake Obituary
Donald L. Drake, age 83, of WIlton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.
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Mark Sifrit
June 17, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don was one of the Good Guys.
He helped me to open a couple of stores over our Hy-Vee careers.
Mark Sifrit
June 17, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jason Birt
June 17, 2025
The Drake Family,
Don was a great guy my 2nd dad growing up in Essex . Always had positive attitude and willing to help out when asked... I will always remember hearing his voice when we were on the field or court, He has a special place in my heart so many great memories prayers and my love to you all.
Matt Smith
June 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was an amazing mentor for me and guided me the path of District Supervisor for Hy-Vee. Without him, I never would have pursued this path. His words of encouragement pushed me to follow this direction.
Kathy Anderson Harvey
June 15, 2025
Nancy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May God comfort you at this time.
Bernie Veak
June 14, 2025
Nancy and family,
I was sorry to read about Don's passing. I remember a couple of occasions when he and I both worked for
neighbor, Dick Yongberg. Don was a fun guy to be around and seeing him now and then at Essex's Labor Day
event kept me in the loop. My wife, Linda, never met Don, but her thoughts and feelings are with you as well
for loosing a loved one. Our thoughts are with you.
Bernie and Linda Veak
Rhonda Royer
June 14, 2025
To Nancy and family - our heartfelt sympathy! We have wonderful memories of Don in Essex and at the Essex Presbyterian Church. I know you will all miss him deeply, but you have many great memories.
Nancy Turner Tannehill
June 13, 2025
Dear Nancy, Mike, Kevin and Reg - I am so sorry for your loss. Don was such an upstanding and wonderful person. So friendly to everyone. I know this is such a hard time, you are all in my prayers. Please take care. Love, Nancy (Turner) Tannehill
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