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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I remember Drew coming to Alabama w/ his parents. Mom, Ruby Feltman, and our family send our thoughts and prayers. Please tell Aunt Mildred this is from sis, Ruby.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers.
Drew, Sometimes things just don’t make sense. It is trip we must make. I always will consider you my best male friend! If you see Pam walking around give her a smile and a hug. You will never be forgotten.
I lost a very special Brother In Law! You will always be in my thought and in my heart.
May God be with the family during this time of sorrow.
Love, Tina
I have known Drew and Hollis for over 20 years. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find peace within yourselves.
Bernice
I knew Drew from Cherry Electrical, and always liked him. I know he will be greatly missed; he is gone too soon.
I have lost a great friend but in my heart he will be with me forever