Edwin Albert Drews

Edwin “Ed” Albert Drews age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Wisconsin Rapids on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born on October 16, 1934, in Colby, WI to Walter and Louise (Schulz) Drews. On July 20, 1969, he married Nona Neitzel at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Prior to his marriage he was employed in Wausau and Marshfield. He received a degree in civil engineering from Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids and was subsequently employed by the city of Wisconsin Rapids Engineering department, designing its streets and sewers.
Ed served in the U.S. Army in post-WWII France. He also was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church, serving on its property committee.
Having a lifelong passion for the great outdoors, he enjoyed camping, canoeing, sailing, skiing, building full sized igloos in his backyard and travelling with his family to 16 countries and 47 states, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Ed will be fondly remembered by those he encountered for his gentle, Christ-like spirit, always taking the time to help folks in need, especially with mechanical breakdowns, and always siding with the outcasts of society.
He is survived by his wife Nona; son, Michael Drews (Gregory Gillen); sister, Lila Revie; brother-in-law, Wallace Sprotte; sister-in-law, Lynn (Gary) Johnson, brother-in-law, Richard (Marlene) Arndt and 12 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter, and Louise Drews; his stillborn daughter, Wendy Sue; brother, Theodore Drews; sister, Dorothy Sprotte, sister-in-law, Susan Arndt; and his brother-in-law, Jack Revie.
Ed’s family would like to give special Thanks to past and present staff of Park Place Adult Day Services for keeping him active, safe, and happy. Also, thanks to the caring staff of Aspirus Hospice.
A private service will be held at Herman-Taylor Funeral home. Those wishing to memorialize Ed are requested to plant a tree in his honor and/or actively discourage their destruction.