Drake, Louis Victor 1872 – 1916

DRAKE, DE LASKI, ADAMS, BARKER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/19/2021 at 12:15:04

Cresco Plain Dealer Nov. 3, 1916 P-6 C-3

DRAKE.
Louis Victor Drake, second son of Austin Sherman Drake and Ada Victoria de Laski, was born at Eau Claire, Wis., May 11, 1872, and at Pueblo, Col., October 24, 1916, departed to a happier life.
His education began in the little red school house and concluded in Drexel Institute of Technology, at Philadelphia.
Some 20 years ago he lived in Cresco with his aunt, Mrs. Irene G. Adams and was employed in the Times office.
The remains were brought to Cresco and a short service conducted by Rev. Will Kirwin was held at the home of his cousin, Mrs. A. E. Barker, Sunday. Burial was in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn Cemetery
 

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