James W. Drescher 1954-2025
LEAVITTSBURG — It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, paps and papaw, James W. Drescher, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after a three-year-long health battle. We rejoice in the fact that he has now joined his best friends Bob, Fred and Erle, who are now fishing in the river at their favorite spot.
Jim was born to Charlotte and Wesley Drescher on Sept. 17, 1954. He was a 1972 graduate of LaBrae High School and an honorably discharged Navy Seabee N.M.C.B. 62 out of Adak, Alaska, and Gulfport, Mississippi. He was proud of his service.
He retired in 2019 after 41 years of swinging a hammer at Control Transformer.
His true loves were hunting, fishing and trapping — he was good at all of it. He had a special connection to animals — whether it was a fish he released, a deer only he saw in the woods or his two cats, Hobo and Archie, who both adored him. He loved to ride his motorcycle and he was really good at building anything he put his mind to.
Jim was always doing something and was famous for never sitting still; one time he would sit still was to eat Honey Maid Graham Crackers and milk — his favorite.
He is survived by a daughter, Brittany (Jason) Brooks of Medina; a son, Benjamin of Leavittsburg; and his only granddaughter, Savanna of Medina. He was a great father — adored his kids and granddaughter, and taught them many life lessons they will remember all of their lives. His “Dadisms” will continue to be a part of their memories.
Jim was married 41 years to his now ex-wife, Rhonda; they shared a lot of life and a lot of love, and remained best friends. Jim had three sisters, Nancy (Rich) Bee, who passed before him, Wendy (Carl) Popour of Leavittsburg and Dianne (Ken) Eckman of Perryopolis, Pa. He had several nieces and nephews whom he adored as well.
Close friends, Randy Bauer and Brother Bob, who saw him through his illness, hold a special place in his heart.
Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.
His ashes will be spread in the woods and the river — something he always wanted.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.
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