Biography:
Robert J. Drews, 66, of Hanover, died Thursday, Nov 8, at Select Specialty Hospital, Harrisburg. He was the husband of Natalie L. (Fischer) Drews for 44 years. Born Aug 4, 1946 in Danville, IL, he was the son of the late Robert J. & Elvera N. (Faas) Drews. He was a Concordia University graduate of Fort Wayne, IN and a ministerial student. He was a mortgage banker retired from Fannie Mae in Washington, DC in 2006.
In addition to his wife, Rob is survived by 2 daughters: Amanda Gilbart & husband, Chris of Taneytown; Melanie Drew of Sterling, VA; 2 granddaughters, Sophie & Kallie Gilbart and a sister, Marilyn Hess of Wheaton, IL.
Rob was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Littlestown, with which he was very committed. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano and traveling with his family.
Memorial Service is Saturday, Nov 17, at 11 A.M. at his church, 665 St. John's Rd., Littlestown, with The Rev. James S. Dunlop officiating. Family will receive friends Friday 6 - 9 P.M. at Little's Funeral Home, 34 Maple Ave., Littlestown and also 10 - 11 A.M. Saturday at the church. Memorials in Rob's name may be sent to: Carroll Lutheran School, 1738 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. Online condolences may be shared
Condolences(05)
Shelley Falibota
Nov 17th, 2012 10:06 pm
#4
You have my prayers and condolences!
Gary and Kitty Witt
Nov 16th, 2012 9:55 am
#3
We are so sorry to hear about Rob. Remembering all the good times we had together at Christ Our Savior in Livonia.
Our sincere sympathies to you Natalie, Mandy and Melanie.
Our sincere sympathies to you Natalie, Mandy and Melanie.
Ralph Schultz
Nov 16th, 2012 8:32 am
#2
Rob and I were lifelong friends (he was a little over 1 day older than me). Natalie knows how much I will miss him. For his children, you should know that Rob\'s mother and father were both wonderful people, too. I visited Rob often when he lived in the country and even more when he moved just a few blocks away from me. In grade school and in high school, Rob was well-liked by everyone (he was class president one year in high school). Over the years, I have discussed religion often with Rob and he has always maintained a deep belief in God. He also has always shown great courage and a positive outlook while dealing with his health problems. He (and Natalie, of course) was so very proud of his daughters and even though we never met, I have photos of you growing up and he wrote often of your various experiences. He loved you both so much - even when you sometimes tested his patience (as all children do). He was a great person and a great friend and I will miss him very, very much.
Lewis & Sherry Masser
Nov 14th, 2012 7:29 pm
#1
Dearest Rob: We only knew you for a short time, but you became so dear to us. Rest in Gods arms now. Natalie, we are always here for you.
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I'd sing to you just one more time.
A song for a heart so big,
god wouldn't let it live.
May angels lead you in.
I love you Dad.