William James Drews Age 76

Resident of Madison

Passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland

Born September 9, 1932 in Austinburg to Mary Dorothea (Ticknor) & Elmer Frank Drews

Married Joyce M. Nyberg on February 2, 1952 in Perry, Ohio

Occupation: Quality Control Inspector for Lincoln Electric, retiring in 1993

Memberships and Affiliations: 1951 Graduate of Perry High School. He was a member of Central Congregational Church and the Madison Country Club. He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club at Lincoln. He was a devoted husband and Joyce?s gardener; he always brought fresh cut flowers to the love of his life.

He is survived by

1 Daughter Wendy Trhlin of Dayton

1 Son Jim (Judy) Drews of Madison

4 Grandchildren Justin Trhlin of Dayton

Aaron & Matthew Drews of Madison

Kristin Trhlin of Phoenix, AZ

Brother Richard M. Drews of Michigan

Sister Evelyn Adkins of Tulsa, OK

Lifelong Friends Dave & Florence Conger of Cleveland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; Daughter, Renee Drews; Parents & Brother, Edward Drews

Friends will be received 4-7:00 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 am on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Unionville United Church, Unionville, Ohio. Rev. Robert Cunningham will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Suite 260, Independence, OH 44131-2340.