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Edith Lorraine (Hallock) Drews, age 96, formerly of Winneconne, joined her Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2013, at Shorehaven Nursing Home in Oconomowoc. Edith was born in Larsen on November 15, 1916, to the late Herbert and Mabel (Peterson) Hallock. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester where she was a life time member. Edith attended Larsen school and graduated from Neenah High School in 1934. She also graduated from McMahan's Beauty School and was a beauty operator at McMahan's Beauty Shop at the Valley Inn in Appleton.
On August 10, 1938, Edith married Arthur "Art" Drews in Waupun. They had one daughter, Mary Ellen Loehrke, who preceded her in death October 9, 2004.
Edith and Art owned and operated the Viking Tavern in the Winchester area and later moved near Winneconne and purchased Korn Brothers Tavern which they named the Fin n Feather. Edith and Art sold it in 1969 and retired from the restaurant business. They enjoyed traveling to Florida and spending time with their grandchildren.
Edith was very active at Grace Lutheran Church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, belonged to the sewing circle and worked in Ruth's Pantry. Edith loved to fish, hunt, and play golf. After being a member of Ridgeway Country Club for 60 years, she became a life time honorary member.
Edith is survived by her grandchildren, Kent (Wynne) Loehrke, Pewaukee; and Jill (Corwin) Lindstrom, Kernersville, NC; four great-grandchildren, Peter, Leah, John, and Alden of Kernersville, NC; one niece, Annette Hackner, Ellicott, MD; one Nephew, William Haese, Winneconne; and other close relatives - Billy Jay, Barry, Diane, Ester Drews, and many loving friends.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Mable Hallock; husband, Arthur Drews; daughter, Mary Ellen Loehrke; and sister, Eva (Hallock) Haese Jacobson.
Edith's grandchildren would like to especially thank the staff at Shorehaven for the great care that they provide during her stay there.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester, 8396 Steeple Hill Dr., Larsen, with Pastor Dan Luett officiating. A private burial will follow in Grace Lutheran Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Monday, January 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Grace Lutheran Church - Ruth's Pantry.
Please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.

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