Bob's obituary
Mr. Robert "Bob" Drews, 66, of Seffner, Florida, passed away on December 30, 2022.
Bob was born on July 12, 1956 to Louis and Virginia (nee Hammond) Drews in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Collinwood High School, he went on to start a career at Utilities Construction along side his father. He then became an Electrician where he worked at Cleveland Public Power for more then 25 years. He loved being an Electrician along with overall handyman. He leaves behind his loving Wife Rita Louise (Willenbrink) , Daughter Angela (Aric) , Son Michael (Jessica). He was Step-father to Aron Jay Willenbrink and Karisa June Hunt. Bob was a proud Papa/Grandfather to Christopher, Alexander James (AJ), Gianna and Michael. Bob was a force of nature! His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of Angela and Michael along with Aron and Karisa and his wife Rita and always tried his best to support them.
Bob was also a passionate with Hunting, fishing and being in nature. He was an overall handyman, he could fix anything and always willing to help others. He had a love for music. Bob and Rita would attend concerts whenever they got the chance. He had a wonderful singing voice, you would hear him singing while cooking in the kitchen. He loved making and creating different dishes. He would go to a restaurant taste a superb meal and then go home and recreate it even better. He was from Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood Village to be exact and he would love sharing stories of growing up back in the day. He lived in Florida for more then 10 years and went on many adventures while living there. He loved going to Walt Disney World with his family.
Anyone who knew Bob knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Bob was predeceased by father Louis, mother Virginia, sister Donna and nephew Rick. He is survived by oldest sister Diane and youngest sister Judy. Nephews Danny, Michael, Keith and Bobby, Niece Jaclyn. Along with many other family members and friends.
A celebration of life on Saturday January 14th from 12:00-4:00, at the Pleasant Living Community center in Riverview Florida.
A private celebration of life will also be in Ohio, date to be determined.