Michael Wayne Drey, 78, of Ottumwa, died at 9:48 a.m. July 8, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 6, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO to Lyle Wayne and Ladora Grace Sikes Drey. He married Lyla Rose Lemonds February 11, 1983 in Las Vegas. Growing up in Colorado, Mike graduated from high school in 1966 while living in Nebraska. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in journalism working for newspapers in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas City. He took a …
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