"Grandpa, how could I ever forget us picking apples, or eating pistachios that painted out fingers red, you teaching me solitaire, and waking me up early to walk the dogs with you during summer visits. I wish i had had 1 more opportunity to see you, but the memories are forever. Please hug my dad for me. I love you forever -Emily"
In loving memory of
Lawrence Drexler
June 4, 1933 - August 24, 2015
Lawrence Drexler,of Antigo, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 82 years old. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Antigo, a son of Anton and Beulah (Walters) Drexler. He married Rosemary Theisen on March 14, 1955 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
Mr. Drexler served 20 years in the United States Air Force retiring as Master Sergeant on December 23, 1972. He was an airplane mechanic having been stationed throughout the United States, Spain and Thailand.
After retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a meat cutter at Edelman Meats in Antigo.
He was a Life Member of the Leland-Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2653-Antigo. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool at the VFW.
Survivors including his wife, are his daughter, Joan (Mark) Zingler of Summit Lake; two sons, Lawrence Drexler, David Drexler both of Antigo; four sisters, Dolores Zimmerman, Jeanette Breitenfeldt, Jane Breitenfeldt, Verna (Donald) Igl all of Antigo.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Drexler, one grandson, two great-grandchildren, brother, Anton "Tony" (Virginia) Drexler, brother, Earl Drexler, brothers-in-law, Joseph Zimmerman, Lawrence Breitenfeldt, Lloyd Breitenfeldt.
Visitation and sharing of memories will be 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and will conclude with the Antigo Veterans conducting military rites.
Tributes
"Grandpa, how could I ever forget us picking apples, or eating pistachios that painted out fingers red, you teaching me solitaire, and waking me up early to walk the dogs with you during summer visits. I wish i had had 1 more opportunity to see you, but the memories are forever. Please hug my dad for me. I love you forever -Emily"
"Joan, I am so sorry for your loss. I want to apologize for not being able to be there. You know where to find me if you ever want to talk. Sincerely"
"I did not know Mr Drexler, but my nephew David and his 3 sisters, my nieces Jenny, Debbie and Lisa will miss him I know. RIP sir from Rodney and I."
"My favorite memory of Uncle Larry is him taking me driving for some behind the wheel hours while my own Dad was gone over the road truck driving. He was very patient with me and taught me what a California rolling stop was and never to do it. I still remember him saying that to me. He also grew delicious apples that he shared with all of his family. Rest in peace, Uncle Larry."