MONITOR - Edward Anthony Drescher, 91, of Monitor Oregon passed away June 1, 2023. Ed was born in Monitor OR, to John and Theresa Drescher on July 4, 1931. Ed served in the US Army & the Army Reserves until his discharge in 1961. He spent his life in Monitor working to continue the legacy of Drescher Farms. Ed married Ruth Gamble on February 20, 1960, and lived on the family farm in Monitor until the day of his death. Ed was a caring husband, father, and grandfather who raised cane berries and row crops with the help of his wife and sons during the early years of their marriage. Ed served 40 years on the Monitor Fire Dept, (1957-1998) as a firefighter, captain, and asst. chief, along with serving on other boards and committees in the area. He was an avid elk and deer hunter and an outstanding fisherman who enjoyed the outdoors while being surrounded by good friends and relatives. Ed was preceded in death by his siblings Justine, Dorothy, Lawrence, Hub, John, Ann, Irene, Rita, his wife Ruth, and his daughter Rhonda. He is survived by his children: Ray (Karey), John, Gene and Stephen; siblings: Clara, Fred and Margie; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren (and one on the way).

Rosary will be Thursday, June 8th at 7pm with Mass on Friday, June 9th at 11 am, both at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or to the Mt. Angel Knights of Columbus. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel of Mt. Angel.