Ernest Draeger, 75, passed away due to a massive coronary and triple bypass surgery at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital on April 25, 2011. Mr. Draeger was born March 8, 1936, in Del Rio, Texas, to Ernest J. Draeger, Sr. (dec.) and Rosalia Rosas (dec.). He proudly served his country for 32 years as a member of the United States Navy and further as a Civil Servant for 22 years. Mr. Draeger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rachel S. Draeger, two daughters, Sandra L. Yauchzy and Mary K. Bruckmeier, seven grandchildren: Kimberly, Alison, Nicholas, Robert, Lauren, Rebecca, and Sarah, and one great-grandchild, Winona. A family visitation is being held on Friday, April 29 from 1:00-2:00 PM, followed by a public visitation from 2:00-7:00 PM with a Rosary at 5:00 PM, at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association. In lieu of flowers, the family also requests live, green plants.
