Robert S. "Bob" Drews, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born February 18, 1938 in Osceola County to Christen S. and Lilly Violet (Digman) Drews. Bob was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard. He was an over-the-road truck driver and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Reith-Riley. Bob was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324, Eagles Aerie #4170 of White Cloud, Am Vets Post #1941 of Big Rapids and American Legion Post #98 of Big Rapids where he had proudly served on the firing squad for many years. He is survived by his loving wife; Patricia of Big Rapids Children; Chris (Kathy) Drews of Omaha, NE Richard (Jan) Drews of Cassopolis Alfred (Laurie) Drews of Big Rapids Sandy (Gaylord Withers) Drews of Big Rapids 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren Step-daughter; Karen (Rob Smith) Gulick of Ithaca 2 step-grandchildren 2 brothers; Alfred Merrill of Florida Norm (Norma) Merrill of Big Rapids Several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a niece. Funeral services will take place 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Bill Routley officiating. Burial will be at the Rodney Cemetery with Military Honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #98 Firing Squad. The family will greet friends today (Saturday) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.