Madison - Robert Cecil “Bob” Drake, age 84, of Madison, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1942, in Portage, Wis., the son of Cecil and Loretta (Koenig) Drake.

Bob graduated from Markesan High School in 1960. He married Joan Drake on August 24,1963. Prior to retirement he owned and operated Madison Spring, a truck repair service in Monona. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church for over 50 years and served as an usher there in addition to assisting with yard maintenance. He spent his childhood in Portage and Kingston.

In his free time, Bob loved hunting and fishing, with a talent for trap shooting. He made two trips to Africa to hunt with his brother. He also enjoyed bowling, loved caring for his own yard, and spending time with his family, who he loved very much.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Roseanne (Larry) Drake-Schmitz and Linda (Joe) Rauls; sister-in-law, Charlene (Bobholz) Drake; grandchildren, Curt Rauls (Kaycey), Leah (Mihai) Schmitz, Alicia Rauls, Wren Schmitz, and Allyson Rauls; and great-grandchild, Kinzey Rauls. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan; son, Allen Drake; brother, Roger Drake; sister-in-law, Jeanne Kohn and brother-in-law, Herb Kohn.

A funeral service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with Pastor Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Special thanks to the Home Helpers Home Care, Agrace HospiceCare, Drumlin Reserve, and neighborhood friends for their support. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, and Ducks Unlimited. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Robert "Bob" Cecil Drake

April 26, 1942 - September 11, 2026

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