Daniel L. Drake
  • Born on: November 22, 1957
  • Departed on: December 1, 2021
  • Resided in: Hopkinton, IA

Daniel L. Drake

Daniel L. Drake, 64, of Hopkinton, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home.  His family has chosen to honor his wishes with no services.

Daniel Lee Drake was born November 22, 1957 to Darrel and Frances (Schakelford) Drake in Algona, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Lana Phillips on March 3, 1976 in Manchester, Iowa. He was self-employed as a handyman. His interest was spending time with his family, gardening, astrology, woodworking and outdoors.

Daniel survived by wife, Lana (Phillips) Drake; children, Benjamin (Christie) Drake and Danielle Drake; grandchildren, Aveeon, Aaron, Natalie Drake; mother, Fran Drake of Indianola; brothers, Jeff (Anita) of Radcliffe; Alex (Kellie) of Chariton; Greg (Anna) of Columbia, MO; Paul (JoAnn) of Ankeny; brothers-in-law, Leighton Jr. (Gerrie) of Prescott, AZ; Dwight Phillips of Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his father Darrel Drake; father and mother-in-law, Leighton Sr. and Betty Phillips.
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