Aug 22, 2019

David Drake of Drake Inc. Passes Away

Drake was involved in many state and national organizations relating to the grain and feed industry

David C. Drake, 69, ofDrake Inc., died Monday, August 19, 2019, at UNMC Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, NE, reports theYork News-Times.

drakedavid0819He was born April 27, 1950 to Eugene “Gene” and Vivian (Broton) Drake at Devils Lake, ND.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Drake of Waco, daughters Christine (Ronald) VanAusdal of Cheney, WA and Bobbie (Brian) Kommes of Howard, SD, sons Derek Drake of Lincoln, NE and Dustin (Staci) Drake of Waco. VanAusdal grandchildren: Hunter, Richard, Christopher, Jordan, Sara, Emelie, and Kommes grandchildren; Cody, Kayla, and Katie, and his dog Smoky.

Dave was involved in many state and national organizations relating to the grain and feed industry with GEAPS being the largest.

Condolences may beemailed to Metz Mortuary. Messages will be given to the family.

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