Stephen Drahos
February 16, 1949 ~ January 18, 2017
Stephen Drahos, 67, of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017, with his sons by his side after a battle with cancer. Gathering of Family and Friends: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include his sons, Dylan (Faith) and Spencer Drahos; grandchildren, Blake and Paige Drahos; daughter, Stephanie; brothers, Sylvester 'Sub' and Paul Drahos; many extended family members; and beloved dog, Julious 'Juju'.
Stephen James Drahos was born February 16, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, to Albin and Anne (Dvorak) Drahos. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967, then joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 125, to become a Project Manager for Bowker Mechanical Contractors.
Steve enjoyed his career and was a hard worker. He especially loved spending time with his beloved family and dog, Juju. Though quiet, Steve was a very caring person who many people liked. He especially cared for his loving companion, Malissa, who died just short of one year before Steve.
Steve was very proud of his sons, who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Malissa; and brothers, Gilbert and Dennis.
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I am saddened to learn of Steve’s passing.
I am glad that I had the pleasure of having Steve as a customer, but more imoprtantly a friend.
I am honored to say I knew him and I am proud of the business he and I conducted.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, amen.
I want to offer my condolences to the family on their loss. Steve was always very generous to me and I enjoyed getting to know him, these last 5 years, at Bowker. I also enjoyed our talks about the Bears. He will be missed.
Deepest sympathies for your loss.
Such a sad loss. Steve was a wonderful, kind, generous and caring man. His kids meant the world to him. So sorry for the loss of such a great man.
My sympathy to all of Stephen`s Family at this time. I remember him from many years ago.
Thoughts and prayers.
Yours,
John A. Kuba
Podivin,Czech Republic
One of nicest,most knowledgeable,talented pipefitters i ever worked around. Was willing to teach anyone,anytime. Learned more in a week, than school taught in a month. So glad our paths crossed . See you again someday, steve.
I’m sorry for your loss of this good man. Steve was a caring guy and looked out for the best for everyone. He was a very hard worker and dedicated to the his trade and the people who worked with and for him. I worked decades with Steve and knew I could count on him.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I did not even know he had been ill. He was such a wonderful person and although very quiet, he deeply cared about many people. He will be missed!