Robert LeRoy Drafke
(68 years old)
We are sad to announce that on May 14, 2025, at the age of 68, Robert LeRoy Drafke of Antioch, Illinois passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert LeRoy Drafke to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Leroy Drafke; his former wives, Nancy Drafke and Janie Drafke; his daughter-in-law Rebecca Drafke; and his brothers-in-law, Mike Radzevich, Johnny Fitzgerald and Daniel Boscarello.
He is survived by: his mother Thelma Drafke; his wife Jeri Rowland; his sisters, Karen Weissenstein (Robert) of Orland Park, IL and Kelly Radzevich of Orland Park, IL; his children, Glen Drafke (Kris) of Mokena, IL, Laura Wood (Brian Perlis) of Charlestown, IN, Erica Sturm of Westchester, IL, Charmaine Drafke of Lemont and Crysta Coppola (Gino) of West Chicago, IL; his stepchildren, Kimberly Wood (Chris) of Bloomingdale, GA, Jeffrey Rowland (Sara) of Algonquin, IL, Valerie Rowland (Dan Forbes) of Lake, Bradley Rowland (Allie) of Sycamore, IL, Matthew Rowland of Kingston, IL and Joseph Rowland (Jes) of Machesney Park, IL; his grandchildren, Jessica, Olivia, Ryan, Emma Drafke, Avery Sturm, Aaliyah, Dante, Calix, Quentin Coppola, Mark, Rickie, Nora, Dena Rowland, Kylie, Deegan, Lawson Forbes, Ava, Luke, Vaugh Rowland and Phoebe Rowland; his sister-in-law Christine Boscarello of Antioch, IL; his nieces and nephews, Brian Radzevich (Colleen) of Elmhurst, IL, Brad Radzevich-Mueller (Tyler) of Tinley Park, IL, Jennifer Leffler of Oak Forest, IL, Brian Bilinski (Erica) of Medinah, OH and Michelle Bilinski of Santa Monica, CA; and his pet Brady.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 22nd 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch (1055 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002).