Francis Drake

Dad: Thanks for all the things we did while we learned from you – the canoe trips, even white water canoeing, Pine Wood Derby, working on cars, hiking, car shows, cutting trees, splitting logs, quarrying limestone by hand, building rock walls, building a house and additions, landscaping, learning math, electricity, woodworking, and seeing America on family vacations. You will always be a big part of our life even now that you are gone.

Our deepest sympathies Ken, Mary and the Drake family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Brian and Susie Efinger

Sincere sympathy to you, Ken & Mary, and your family. As we all know, it's very difficult losing a parent and, while there is a void now, you've got lots of good memories to savor. I remember when you'd go to Prairie du Chien with your parents for the Rendezvous, but know you've got lots of other events to recall. Take care.

On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Francis Drake. We are forever grateful for his service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I was sorry to hear that Fran passed away. He and Marian were good friends to my parents, making the drive to Wausau a number of times to help my mom celebrate her birthdays or just to visit. I'm sorry for your loss and wish Fran's family peace, comfort, and rest at this difficult time. Karen Seagren-Rasmussen