Joseph Edward Drehobl was born on August 26, 1954, in Waukegan, Illinois to Joseph A. Drehobl and Catherine Ann (Glader) Drehobl. He passed from this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home in Claremore, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years. Joseph was raised and educated in Libertyville, Illinois and graduated with the Libertyville High School Class of 1972. He was married on January 23, 2002, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Janice (Vaughn) Drehobl. Joseph spent most of his working life as an Airline Mechanic for American Airlines in Tulsa for 33 years. He was a proud member of the Outlaw Cruisers Club in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Joseph enjoyed planes, trains, automobiles, muscle cars and road tripping. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, sharing his knowledge of planes and cars and roughhousing with them in the pool during summer.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His Wife;
Janice Drehobl
4 Stepchildren;
Jerrod Fast
Justin Fast and wife Cynthia
Jonathan Fast and wife Rachel
Kimberly Leach and husband Chris
4 Brothers and 1 Sister;
Dirk Drehobl and wife Marie
Teri Bizek and husband Dan
Mark Drehobl
John Drehobl
Roger Drehobl
8 Grandchildren;
Daxton, Joey, Joshua, Amon, Ethan, John, Andrew, and Nathaniel
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine, stepdaughter, Jennifer, and grandson, Trevor.
Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso.
