Richard Drexler
Richard John Drexler, 90, of Redwood Falls formerly of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Wood Dale Nursing Home in Redwood Falls.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, August 1) at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls. Visitation from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Redwood Valley Funeral Home continues one hour prior to the service at church today. Interment will be in the St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery.
Richard John Drexler was born June 2, 1928, to John and Otillia (Neid) Drexler in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Richard also attended St. Mary’s Catholic School through eighth-grade. He lived in Leavenworth Township for the first 22 years of his life. On June 14, 1950, Richard married LaMay Nachreiner at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springfield. The couple resided in Walnut Grove for six years, then lived in Fairfax for five years, and in 1961 they moved to Redwood Falls. Throughout Richard’s lifetime he helped out with farming jobs. In the sixties he hauled milk and eggs from various farms. Richard was also a truck driver working for companies hauling livestock, grain, freight and fuel locally and in the Midwest states for many years. Later, he was chief maintenance engineer for Redwood County Courthouse for 14 years, until he retired in 1990. Religion was an important part of Richard’s life. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Third Degree of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, and he often ushered for church services. He enjoyed fishing and belonged to the North American Fishing Club. Richard liked to tinker and fix things in his garage and do yardwork. He enjoyed going to Twins baseball and Vikings football games with friends. Richard loved having coffee and visiting with his friends, family and relatives.
Richard is survived by his wife, LaMay of Redwood Falls; son Allen (Rebecca) Drexler of Blaine; granddaughter Theresa Drexler of Blaine; sister Theresa (Terry) Prekker of Willmar; sister-in-law Susie Drexler of Willmar; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Otillia; sisters Frances Augustin and Ann Schmid, and brothers Carl Drexler and Tom Drexler Sr.
Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.