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for Richard Drennen
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6 Entries
Peggy French Johnston
July 22, 2024
Dave and Rick, I just saw this obituary of your father. I'm sorry and sad for you. It's always hard to lose parents.
Cathy Craig
June 19, 2022
How does one even begin...growing up next door to the Drennen's from age 4 to 12 holds so many memories. I loved the entire family. I especially remember Sam, my dad, and Ricky going hunting on early fall mornings. Ricky and I were the same age and would wait in the car with hot chocolate until out time to go walk as 'drivers' of the deer toward our dads. Then there was the time the four of us went frog gigging and we all got one except for Sam...and then we cooked them on the grill in Sam's garage. We got soaked that night! I remember grilling venison burgers and Marilyn making homemade vanilla ice cream and my mom making chewy chocolate sauce to go with it. Sam was a good man, a country boy who was true to his word and a leader for his family. He had the best laugh! He and his children will always have a very special place in my heart!
Ginny Charles-Sullivan
June 6, 2022
Rick and Family, Condolences to you all. So sorry to hear the sad news.
John Jerkovich
June 6, 2022
I am sorry for your loss. Your father was a very kind and good person. He had a very great family who I have always admired and respected.
Jenny Kerns Brooks (ALHS71)
June 4, 2022
Rick and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sincerest condolences go out to you all.
Patti Johnson Wills, Jackie Johnson Lohrke, Michael Johnson
June 3, 2022
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
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