Gloria D. Drach
Gloria Dawn Drach, 91, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, at her home in the presence of her family.
She was born on Oct. 18, 1935 in Logansport, to the late William and Wanda (Larrison) Gardner. Gloria was raised in Logansport and attended Logansport High School. On Nov. 29, 1952, she married Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach in Burnettsville. Doc and Gloria enjoyed many years of camping at the Tippecanoe River State Park. They celebrated 69 years of marriage prior to Doc’s passing on Dec. 15, 2021.
Gloria retired from Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac where she worked as a respiratory therapist for 30 years. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Red Hat Society, all of Winamac. Gloria served as a campground host at Tippecanoe River State Park for many years. In recent years, she enjoyed golf cart rides around town with her son, Doug. Gloria enjoyed crocheting and gifting what she made to her family and others. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother who always put others first. More than anything, she loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She is survived by sons: Donald R. [wife: Cindy] Drach, Davenport, Iowa and Douglas William Drach, Winamac; daughters: Deborah D. Drach, Rochester and Dixie D. [husband: Michael, Jr.] Weldon, Kewanna; 15 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; sister Patricia Sue Bailey, San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law Carole Gardner, Kokomo; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents: William and Wanda (Larrison) Gardner; husband Donald Clinton “Doc” Drach; three infant grandsons; great-grandsons: Joshua Kilgore and Samuel Myers; brother Michael Gardner; and sister Bonnie Majors.
Visitation was from 2-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Cremation took place at Frain Crematory following visitation.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac, Pastor Jamie Mitchell officiating.
Burial took place at Star City West Cemetery following services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Oct. 28, 2026)