Hope M. Draak, age 91, found peace on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born May 21, 1932 in Milwaukee to parents Ernest and Lillian (Kutter) Simmons. She graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee in 1950. Hope was united in marriage on August 6, 1960 to Jack Draak.

Hope enjoyed camping, bowling, traveling, staying healthy with her exercise and most of all loved being with her family. She was also active in the Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion Post #449.

Hope is survived by her husband Jack; three children, Colleen Gray, Paul (Diane) and Todd (Kerin); six grandchildren, Kyle (Sherri) Lohn, Chelsea (April) Bates; Brittany (John) Losee, Taylor (Chad) Kanugh; Madeline Draak and Paige Draak; six great-grandchildren, JT, Kyuss, Liam, Dylan, Nathan and Brooks; also survived by other relatives and friends.

Hope is preceded in death by brothers, Jim, John and Jerry; grandchildren, Alicia, Angela and Evan.

Private family services were held. Memorials are appreciated to Kirkland Crossing.

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