Garth Drake

Garth Drake

June 15, 1943 - January 03, 2023

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Madison – Garth Neil Drake, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Ingleside Manor, surrounded by his family. Garth was born on June 15, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin to parents Bennie and Ethel (Kroetz) Drake. Garth was a 1962 graduate of Madison East High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked at Oscar Mayer for over 30 years, until his retirement. In his spare time, he worked on small engine repairs, mainly lawnmowers and snowblowers. Garth was united in marriage to Sandra James on May 20, 1964, in Woodstock, Illinois. His family was everything to him. He loved visiting the Wisconsin Northwoods with his family and vacationing in that area. Garth will be remembered fondly as a wonderful neighbor, whose door was always open.

Garth is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra. Three children; Deborah (James & his children) Pankow, Jennifer (Kevin) Figy, and Michael Drake. Four grandchildren; Ashley (Ryan Gill) Drake, Shannon (fiancé Spencer Schueller) Drake, Paul G. A. Dekker, and Savannah Figy. Four great grandchildren; Brantley, Axston, Arlynn, and Baby Aubri on the way. Brother Douglas (Maria) Drake, sister-in-law Maureen Drake, and nieces and nephews JulieAnn Drake, Stephen Drake, Todd Drake, and Dana Drake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Larry Drake, father-in-law Allen James, mother-in-law Esther James, and brother-in-law Roger James.

A special thank you to Agrace Hospice, Ingleside Manor, his nurse practitioner Jacquelyn Byrd, Dr. Mon Lun Yee, and his CNA Jennifer. An additional special thank you to his lifelong neighbors, the Olson, Meyer, and Connor families. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, Cottage Grove, WI.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave. 608-249-8257

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corky volkmann planted 5 trees in memory of Garth Neil Drake . - January 10, 2023
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Red and White Floor Basket was sent for Garth Neil Drake - January 05, 2023
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Corrine James
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Such a good man. You will be missed.
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Kimberly Kroetz (Klein)
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My sincerest sympathies to your family. You were one of my Dad's favorite cousins and I only met you several times over the years. Sincerely Kimberly Kroetz (Klein)
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Jennifer Figy
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There will never be another Man who could measure or come close to you Dad. I love you and will miss you more than I can express. Until we meet again, my heart will never be the same Daddy.
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Sharon Kroetz
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My sympathy to the family. My late husband, Dave Kroetz, had some greatimes when they were young. Dave also knew Garth when they worked at Oscar Mayer. RIP

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