04/10/2026
Herman Dwayne Drews, age 78, formerly of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known for his love for family and racing, Herman led a life full of passion and joy, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Herman was born on January 12, 1948, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Herman C. and Elizabeth (Pugh) Drews. Herman spent his early years in South Coffeyville and attended school in Lenapah, Oklahoma, graduating from Lenapah High School. He went on to attend the Spartan College of Aeronautics Technology in Tulsa. Herman proudly served in the United States Air Force. He dedicated many years of his life to his work as a lead mechanic with the Electrical Power Company, PSO in Oklahoma from where he retired.
On June 9, 1984, he married his beloved wife, Sylvia, and together they built a beautiful life, first on a family farm in rural South Coffeyville, and later, from 2007, at their home on Grand Lake in Afton, Oklahoma. Herman was a man of simple pleasures. He found joy in working with cars, traveling, and most of all, in attending races at Lucas Oil Raceway in Wheatland, Missouri. His enthusiasm for life was infectious, and his family was the cornerstone of his existence. Herman enjoyed attending the First Baptist Church in Grove, Oklahoma and Grace Fellowship Church in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Surviving to honor his memory is his loving wife, Sylvia Drews of the home; children, David (Tisha) Drews of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, Darrick (Shawna) Drews of Independence, Kansas, Ryan (Dana) Reiman of Kinsley, Kansas, Anne (Eric) Batten of Iowa City, Iowa, Trevor (Kristyn) Reiman of Wann, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Dylan Drews, Brendan Reiman, Chandler Reiman, Andrew Batten, Natalie Drews, Izabel Batten, Macyn Reiman, Aiden Drews, John Reiman, Samson Reiman, Dawsyn Reiman; brother, Norman Drews of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; sister, Lumonia Davis of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma along with numerous extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman C. Drews and Elizabeth (Pugh) Drews; sisters, Anita Compston, Delores Dean and Pat Hill.
Following Herman’s wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Coffeyville. Pastor Doug Mund will officiate.
In memory of Herman, we invite you to share your stories, pictures, and memories on his memorial page at www.dwbfh.com