DREKE, Donald L., age 41

Died: Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Church of Notre Dame, 117 Allen Street, Chippewa Falls

Visitation: family will receive friends one hour prior to service at church

Donald L. Dreke, age 41, of Chippewa Falls was taken to heaven unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2014.

He was born November 4, 1972 to Don and Ann (Hatfield) Dreke. He was raised in Stanley, WI and then in Cadott, WI until he finished school. He met Tracey Ross in 1988 and they married in 1994 and had two children. They divorced in 1998. He is well known for his skills as a mechanic and handyman. He helped many friends and family. He has left his mark on many lives.

Don is survived by his mother, Ann; children, Donald J. Dreke and Alexandra Dreke; step-daughter, Samantha Warner; sister, Ginny Dreke; niece, Katie Walters; and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don.