Howard Drexler

Obituary of Howard Joseph Drexler

Howard Drexler, 84, passed away on Monday November 22, 2010 in Basking Ridge. A liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at 11:00am at the St. James Church, 184 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ. Those planning an expression of sympathy can make donations in Howards name to the Elks Lodge #1744, P.O. Box 1416, Melbourne, FL 32902-1416. For more information please contact the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home 908-766-0250. Howard served his country proudly in the United States Navy during WWII where he received the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, European Theatre Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was the Third Leading Knight, the Leading Knight as well as the Exalted Ruler for the Elks Lodge # 1744. Surviving are his wife of 63 years Olive Drexler, three sons David, Daniel, and Donald, two daughters Deborah Richards, and Dorothy Rooney, 11 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
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Wednesday
24
November

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, November 24, 2010
St. James Church
South Finley Ave.
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Wednesday
24
November

Interment at: Somerset Hills Memorial Park Crematory

Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Somerset Hills Memorial Park Crematory
Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
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