Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach, 88, lifelong farmer from Winamac, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
He was born at home on January 16, 1933 in Star City, IN to the late Clinton E. and Esther L. [Schultz] Drach. As a toddler learning to speak he gave himself the nickname “Doc Drach” which stayed with him throughout his life.
He attended Star City School through the 8th grade, leaving school to help on the family farm.
Doc married Gloria Dawn Gardner on November 29, 1952 in Burnettsville, IN. Doc and Gloria enjoyed many years of camping at the Tippecanoe River State Park. They celebrated 69 years of marriage this year.
Doc enjoyed farming as well as competing in tractor pulls. Most recently, he enjoyed driving his golf cart around town.
Doc was an avid Indiana Hoosier Basketball Fan.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Doc will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by:
Gloria Dawn [Gardner] Drach, Winamac, IN Wife
Donald R. (Lucinda) Drach, Davenport, IA Son
Deborah D. Drach, Rochester, IN Daughter
Douglas William Drach, Winamac, IN Son
Dixie D. (Michael, Jr.) Weldon, Kewanna, IN Daughter
15 Grandchildren
38 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Betty Danford, Winamac, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by
Clinton E. Drach, Father
Esther L. [Schultz] Murphy, Mother
3 Infant Grandsons
Phyllis (Joe) Nufer, Sister
Visitation will be from 2-6 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2021 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Rev. Dave Broad officiating.
Private Burial will take place at Star City West Cemetery in Star City, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Online Tributes may offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
