Frederick A Drescher, 91, of Monitor Oregon passed away September 20, 2024.  Fred was born in Monitor, OR to John and Theresa Drescher on July 24, 1933, 11th of 12 children.  Fred served in the Army National Guard, where he met some of his lifelong friends.  Fred married Joan McNabb (Van Dyke) on April 25, 1986, at St Mary's Parish in Mt. Angel, OR.  Fred spent his days farming in Monitor and Gervais, raising vegetables and grass seed, He served for 40 years as a volunteer firefighter with Monitor Fire Dept.  Fred enjoyed hunting various game and fishing in the off-season of farming.  In later years, Fred enjoyed making weekly trips to Spirit Mountain Casino until the Pandemic, and enjoyed spending his days at Monitor Tavern where he filled up on coffee and conversation.  Fred was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan, and his siblings Justine, Dorothy, Lawrence, Hub, John, Ann, Irene, Rita, and Ed.  He is survived by his remaining sisters Clara Roshak and Margaret (Margie) Buchheit, and many nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be on Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7:00 pm with Mass on Thursday, Oct 3 at 11:00 am.  Both will be at St Mary's Catholic Church in Mt. Angel.

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