ATHENS, Texas — Mr. Tony Drees passed away on Jan. 1 in Tyler, Texas. Anthony Drees was born on Aug. 1, 1937 in Hays to Fredericus and Alberta Binder Drees. He was an avid golfer and loved drinking coffee with friends. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather and an amazing spirit that will be missed by all he touched.
“PaPa Tony” leaves behind his loving wife, Lila Fischer Drees of Athens, Texas; four sons, Marc and wife Lynne Drees of Moyock, N.C., Brad Drees of Wellsville, Mitch and wife Shelly Drees of Salina, and Shawn and wife Flavia Dasilva-Farris of Clermont, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Justin Drees, Emma Drees, Tate Drees, Riley Drees, Kaitlyn Meyers, Keenan Drees and Isabella Farris. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Vergil Drees, Ed Drees, Kenneth Drees and a sister Norma Drees
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, Texas. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Tony’s honor to the charity of your choice. You may light a memorial candle or write condolences to the family at www.hannigansmith.com   

Funeral arrangements provided by
Hannigan Smith Funeral Home**
P.O. Box 1317
Athens, TX 75752
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 3, 2013