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Melvin A. Drewes

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Melvin Drewes, 65, of Lincoln, died Monday, March 9, 2009.Melvin was born February 26, 1944 in Beatrice, NE to Harvey & Dorothy (Edwards) Drewes. He was raised here in Lincoln, NE where he then went to work for the City of Lincoln Public works and Utility department for 40 years, just before retiring February 2009. He courageously has battled two different forms of cancer and beat them both before the Lord called him home. Melvin loved deer hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, and husker football. Family Includes: Sisters, Connie Decker, Sharon Hall, both of Lincoln, Sandra Hollingsworth, Dunedin, FL; brother-in-law, Robert Leech, Lincoln; special friend, Bobbi Owen, Lincoln; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lou Leech; brother, Terry Drewes. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 North 27th Street, Lincoln. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials may by given to the family.
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