Drew
W. Earnest, age 58, of Adams, Wisconsin formerly of Zion,
Illinois passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2010 at the
Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
A casual memorial gathering will be on Sunday, August
22, 2010 at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd. in
Zion, Illinois from 2:00p.m. until 5:00p.m.
Drew was
born January 18, 1952 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Allen and
Mildred (Kimbrell) Earnest. Following his high school
graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
Drew married his high school sweetheart Barbara Loveless on
June 26, 1971 in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois the couple
recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary.
Together they raised their only son Bruce W. Earnest who
later gave them three beautiful grandchildren.
Drew was a long time employee of the Cherry Corporation
in Waukegan, Illinois.
He enjoyed golfing and was a
champion trap shooter but it was for his love of fishing
that brought him to retire in Adams, Wisconsin.
In
lieu of flowers donations to the family are suggested to off
set medical expenses.
He was preceded in death by his father: William Allen
Earnest; and father-in-law & mother-in-law: Chuck & Teresa
Loveless.
Survivors: Wife: Barbara Earnest of
Adams, Wisconsin Mother: Mildred Earnest of Adams,
Wisconsin Son: Bruce (Annamelia) Earnest of Zion,
Illinois Grandson: Bradley Earnest of Zion, Illinois
Grandson: Johnathan Earnest of Zion, Illinois
Granddaughter: Leighana Earnest of Zion, Illinois
Brother: Hollis (Margaret) Earnest of Beach Park, Illinois
Brother in Law: Glen (Tina) Monete of Zion, Illinois
Brother in Law: Bill Loveless of Hernando, Florida
Brother in Law: Steve Loveless of Jacksonville, Florida
Further Survived by: many nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends
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