Died: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Age: 75

Wayne A. Drees, 75, died Dec. 10.

Born in Washington, Mr. Drees resided in St. Louis.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1121.

Survivors include his friend, Donald M. Soutiea; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Evelyn Drees; sister and brother-in-law, Norma Jean and Jerome Ritter; and 23 nieces and nephews. Mr. Drees was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Drees, and sister, Susan Schoenlaub.

Services took place at Assumption Catholic Church in south county. Visitation was at John L. Ziegenhein and Sons, south county. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.