Donald Frederick Draves' Obituary
Sturtevant-Donald Frederick. Draves, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his residence.
Donald was born to the late Leo and Eleanor (nee Jensen) Draves on March 16, 1944, in Racine. He was a man of many talents. One those talents was music. Donald could play any instrument but mostly played the piano and cello. He also wrote his own music. Donald enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, and canoeing. He was a hardworking man who loved his children and his cat, Hemi, with all his heart.
Donald will be deeply missed by his daughter, Denyse Draves-Cooper; son, Darin Draves; grandchildren: Daniel Cooper, Nichole Cagle, and Brandon Draves; brother, Alan Draves; sister, Judy Lanning; cat, Hemi; along with several other relatives and friends.
Donald is predeceased by his sister, Jan Mohr.
Per Donald’s wishes, no services will be held.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to officer Robert Karasek from the Sturtevant Police Department and Tom Czerniak from the Racine County Medical Examiner’s office for their assistance.
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