MENTOR —
Karol “Charlie” Dratwa, age 82, of Mentor for the past 43 years, formerly of Willowick and Pierpont, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Cleveland. Karol was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He served on the USS Philippine Sea during the war.
Mr. Dratwa was a retired Insurance Inspector for Royal Insurance Company. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #7754 in Fairport Harbor.
Charlie loved to dance, he especially loved the Slovenian Waltz. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and sports. Mr. Dratwa loved to spend time with his family especially his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Ruth M. (Simak) Dratwa; children, David K. Dratwa of Painesville, Kelly Schoenfeld of Painesville, Karen (Todd) Bruckman of Kingsville and Kym Rock of Ashtabula; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Campbell of Tennessee; and brother, John (Jessie) Dratwa of Ashtabula.
Preceding Karol in death is his 1st wife, Althea (Kendall) Dratwa; daughter, Karen Bolden; parents, Michael and Tilly Dratwa; three sisters; and four brothers.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3rd, at BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Obituary and condolences at www.brunners.com and starbeacon.com.
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