~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Francis "Frank"
M. Drake
May 20, 1942 - June 3, 2022
Notice of passing….retired Delta pilot Captain Francis
Marion Drake, age 80. Captain Drake
joined Delta Air Lines 02-26-1973 and was based 030/SLC. He is survived by his wife Sandee, and by his
children and grandchildren.
To view the obituary and share memories online
please visit the funeral home website at
https://www.nelsonfunerals.com/obituary/francis-frank-drake
For those who wish to send a personal note, the
family’s address is listed in whitepages as
517 N Broadway Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
As noted in obituary below, inurnment will be at
Arlington National Cemetery…that date yet to be determined.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Francis "Frank" M. Drake
Francis “Frank” Drake, age 80; born in Lyons,
Kansas on May 20, 1942, went home to the Lord on June 3, 2022. Beloved
husband of Sandee; loving father of
Jason (Laura) and Richard Drake; adoring grandfather of Maren, Emma and Evan;
dearest brother of Sherryn (Ray) Eberly, the late Dona Gearhart and the late
Francie Ann Drake.
Frank received a B.S. degree in civil engineering
from the University of Kansas in 1965. He later enlisted in the United States
Air Force and became aircraft commander of the C130. While serving, Frank was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (our nation's highest award for
extraordinary aerial achievement.) After
his honorable discharge, Frank served as a Delta Airlines pilot for 30 years
and retired as a captain of the 767 aircraft.
Member of the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Frank will have a future Inurnment at Arlington
National Cemetery. For information,
Nelson Funeral Home at 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com
NELSON FUNERAL HOME
820 Talcott Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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