Obituary of Francis Joseph Dreher

Francis Joseph Dreher 89, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016. Francis, known to all who knew him as "Frank", was born on March 11, 1926 in the Bronx, New York to Mary Keily and Frank Dreher. Frank was preceded in death by wife, Muriel. He is survived by sons, Steven (Donna) and Christopher; daughter, Linda (Jeff); niece, Barbara (Craig); grandchildren, Kristy (Oscar), Jennifer (Mike), Jessica, Jacob (Megan), Douglas (Jessica), Gwen (Jeff) and great- grandchildren, Nolan, Madelyn, Savanna and Barrett. Frank served in World War II in the Merchant Marine. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. On June 27, 1948 he married the love of his life and wife of almost 65 years, Muriel Henn. Frank started his first business- a retail meat and deli in the small community of Mt. Kisco, New York in 1950. He successfully operated his business until 1972, when due to health issues, relocated to Tucson. His "retirement" did not last long. He started a small meat and deli business near the corner of 1st Ave. and Grant Road known as The Sausage Deli. He then opened a second operation known as Dreher's Meats near Kolb Road and Broadway in 1974. He successfully operated that business until his real retirement 20 years later. In his real retirement Frank and Muriel loved to live their summers in Show Low. They also traveled the world on many cruises. In his spare time, Frank became a master ship model builder. Many of his creations are in the homes of his family all around the country. Frank was a devoted husband to Muriel and cherished by his family. He led an incredibly complex and productive life. He will be dearly missed. Memorial Service arrangements are pending. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.