RICHARD EDWARD DRASCHIL, 84, 1941-2025
Born in 1941 in Owendale, Michigan. Son of the late Frank and Mary Draschil of Valparaiso, IN. Preceded in death by sister Evelyn Niemeyer of Bloomington IN. Survived by his wife of 60 years Sheryl (Nelson) Draschil, sons Timothy (Vicky) Draschil of Valparaiso, IN, Scott Draschil of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren Madeline Draschil of Valparaiso and Drew Draschil of Indianapolis, IN, brother George (Pamela) Draschil of Valparaiso IN, sister-in-law Rebecca (Nelson) Mathis of Portland, OR and brother-in-law Neal Nelson of East Dundee, IL. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1959. Married Sheryl Nelson, Hobart High School Class of 1961 on August 7th, 1965. Alumni of Purdue University, BS in Construction Management and Architectural Engineering and attended Indiana State Graduate School. Resided in Hobart, IN and Vestavia Hills, AL, moving to Chesterton, IN in 1978. Served on Chesterton Utility Board for 10 years and five years on the Chesterton TriTown Board. Member of Hobart Lions Club, Pirates of Trade Winds and Chesterton Moose. He began his career in 1965 with J. M. Foster of Gary, IN as an estimator/engineer and construction manager. Joined Superior Construction Co of Gary, IN in 1985 as Construction Project Manager. Rich enjoyed spending time with his sons, grandchildren, deep sea fishing, classic cars and being a Florida snowbird.
Private Memorial Service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to The Boys and Girls Club Duneland of Chesterton, IN. Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso entrusted with arrangements.
GUESTBOOK
I have known Richard since the 5th grade at Mundell Grade School in Hobart. Rich was 2 years younger than me thus trailing me thru graduating at Hobart Senior High School. That said made us BRICKIE fans for life. I will surely miss our frequent chat times reminiscing on those fond memories. May the Lord bless his entire family and give them peace and comfort as they grieve his passing. -Kenny Palmer
