Jul 17
My Dear Brother and Friend passed away on Friday July 10th.
Drake Norman Charles Gengnagel
Age 47 of Minneapolis,
formerly of Cottage Grove,
passed away July 10, 2008
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Drake was born October 22, 1960 in St. Paul
the son of Bruce & Karen (Applequist) Gengnagel.
He graduated from Park High School in 1979.
He is survived by his parents Karen & Bruce;
brother Curt (Christy); sister DeAnna (Brian) Nelson
and partner Dennis Allen.
Drake is the beloved uncle of Alyssa, Leah and Kent.
He was formerly employed as manager of fine jewelry at Daytons, Mpls. Drake will be remembered as a sensitive, loving, compassionate giving person who enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and nature. He was a practical jokester, a gifted vocalist and had a contagious laugh.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Josephs Hospice; American Cancer Society, or the Youth Service Bureau of Cottage Grove.
Written by DeAnna Nelson from
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Jul 03
Holidays are Great! Just remember its ok to do things on holidays that you wouldnt think of doing on any other day!
* Saying things like “Sweet, can I have an extra scoop of Fudge Sauce?”
* Eating a Red, White and Blue Bomb Pop or Rocket Pop because you can!
* Sporting red, white, blue, stars or stripes as an outfit, or go wild and wear them all!
* Get a little to much sun during the day and find a reason to wrap in a blankie with your sweetie during the fireworks!
* Eating anything you want!!! Insider note: Calories don’t count on the 4th of July.
* Oooohing and ahhhhhing over twinkling lights like a 4 year old.
Not quite sure how to act - just look at the nearest child and follow his or her actions! Have fun, be a kid and lighten up. For goodness sakes we only live once and bomb pops are only good in the summer when they are melting down you wrists!
I am taking the day off and going swimming and crossing off everything on the list above, so Happy 4th of July!
Tootles,
De
Written by DeAnna Nelson from
Mineral Silk Mineral Makeup