William Howard Drake, 51, died Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his home in rural Spencerville, IN.  He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on December 15, 1973 to the late Richard J. & Mary E. (Hoevel) Drake.

Surviving are a daughter, Britny Drake of Grabill; son, Brandon Drake of St. Joe; siblings, Ray Drake of Auburn, Denny (Cindy) Drake of Florida, Danny Drake of Angola, Donnie (Sonya) Drake of Evansville, John (Gennie) Drake of Indianapolis, Greg (Luella) Drake of Grabill, Dave (May Ann) Drake of Washington, Randy (Ronda) Drake of St. Joe, Sandy (Jim) Fellers of Hicksville, Ohio; brother-in-law, Rick Wallen of Wolcottville and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara M. Wallen.

Will worked as a plumber steamfitter for Shambaugh & Sons Construction.  He loved canoeing, playing pool, frisbee and corn hole.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.