Emily Barbara

Drews

Emily B. Drews, 79, Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, September 12, 2014.

She was born on April 17, 1935 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Jim and Dorothy (Peter) Keller.

Emily married John Drews of Nekoosa on July 31, 1954 in Nekoosa.

She was a graduate of the Wisconsin High School, class of 1952.
Emily then went on to attend the Madison School of Nursing when she was in her 40's and graduated as a registered nurse.

Emily and John moved to Lake Mills in the spring of 1962 from Nekoosa.

She was a company nurse for the former Crepaco, Inc. in Lake Mills for a number of years prior to going to the Willowbrook Nursing Home until her retirement.

Emily was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church and its Women's Fellowship.
She was an avid quilter, enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her family.

When remembering Emily, one can't help but think about her always welcoming embrace and her ability to always have room for another friend at her table and in her home. She will be forever missed.

Survivors include her husband, John; son, Bill (Lorraine) Drews of Sugarland, TX; daughters, Julie (David) Wendt and Laurie (Paul) Albrecht both of Lake Mills; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Berg, Andrew Berg, Gretchen Gullixson, Anthony(Stephanie) Berg, Peter Wendt, Peter Berg II, Hannah Wendt, John Albrecht, Lucy Albrecht, Travis Drews;
3 great-grandchildren, Mia Wehausen, Ada Gullixson, Evelyn Wendt; sisters, Carol (Virgil) List of Oxford, Anita (Carl) Wilderman of Lake Mills; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Also preceding in death was a daughter, Marilyn Berg.

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at 11 a.m., at the Lake Mills Moravian Church with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating.

Family interment will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the church.
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