Gregory L. Drake

June 20, 1951 - October 1, 2013

Gregory L. Drake, 62, of Berne passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at his home after a year-long battle with cancer.

Gregg was born in Adams County, Indiana on June 20, 1951 to Max and Virginia(Heller)Drake. He married Kathi Rich on June 2, 1973.

He was a graduate of South Adams High School in 1969 and the University of Indianapolis in 1973. He served the community of Berne for 39 years as a State Farm agent. Gregg was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne where he sang in the choir and served on various committees. He served on the Adams County Health Board and was a member of Berne Rotary. He served as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman and was involved in local politics. Special interests included spending time with his family, traveling, snow skiing, and watching Indiana University sports.

Gregg is survived by his wife, Kathi Drake of Berne; a son, Adam(fiancé , Christina DeGrood) of Stamford, Connecticut; a daughter, Alison(Matthew)Mishler of La Vista, Nebraska; a grandson, Drake Mishler, and his father, Max Drake of Berne, Indiana.

Preceding Gregg in death is his mother, Virginia Drake.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne with Pastor Mark Harris officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, October 5 at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Saturday.

Burial is in the M.R.E. Cemetery, Berne.

Preferred memorials are to Family Life Care, Trinity United Methodist Church, and/or The Adams County Community Foundation Angel Fund for Cancer.

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