Charlie (Charles) Myron Drake, 64, of Sparta passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones at his son Cory’s home in West Salem. He was born November 10, 1951, to Francis and Alma Drake (Johnson). In his younger years, Charlie was raised on a farm in Nodine, MN. Charlie attended Logan High School and worked in various places around the La Crosse area, including his own Motorcycle repair shop, Drake’s Motorcycle Repair and Custom Paint.

Charlie enjoyed restoring old cars and motorcycles and was a founding member of SFB M.C. He enjoyed spending time with his family and brothers from the M.C. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a big heart, and would always light up the room with his Hawaiian shirts and warming smile.

Survivors include his sons, Chad Merten of Burlington, Cory Drake of West Salem, Billy Drake of Kentucky and Dylan Drake of Sparta; Daughters, Suzie Drake of Sparta, and Alayna McDonald (Derek) of Sparta; grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, and Chase Merten, Jack Berndt, Kindra, and Abel Drake, Timothy Schmidt, and Constance Fowler; brothers, Eugene Drake of Winnemucca Nevada; his sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” Tostrud of Kenosha, and Joyce Olloff of LaCrosse; godchildren, former Foster Children, nieces and nephews, and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Duane Wolter.

A special thank you to Dana from Gundersen Health System Hospice, and Amanda Eklov we can’t thank you enough.

A celebration of life will be held from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow at the American Legion, 731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska.

He will live on through family, friends, and his club.