Frank James Drach, 62

Frank James Drach, age 62, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of St. Anthony, Indiana, passed away on Sunday February 26th, 2012 at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

Frank was born on June 2, 1949 in St. Anthony to Frank and Ambrosia (Lubbers) Drach.

Frank was a graduate of Ferdinand high school. He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam campaign.

Surviving,

• His companion, Kaye Schlachter

Four sisters,

Mrs. Sylvester (Rosemary) Voegerl, St. Anthony, IN

Mrs. Don (Paula) Anderson, Birdseye, IN

Pamela Fromme, St. Anthony, IN

Mrs. Ron (Susan) Schnell, St. Anthony, IN

Nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ambrosia (Lubbers) Drach and nephew Christopher Voegerl.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 9th at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. A prayer service will follow at 5:30p.m. St. Anthony American Legion Post 493 will conduct military rites. Burial in the St. Anthony church cemetery will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any military organization or to the New Mexico VA Health Care System.

Condolences may be made online at www.becherkluesner.com.