Carol Lee (Drake) Drees born on 01/21/1935 passed away 12/31/2025 in Cheyenne, WY from complications of a broken femur. Carol was born at home in Coon Rapids, IA to Roland and Helen (Davis) Drake. She attended country school until 8th grade then went to town school in Coon Rapids. In town she learned to play basketball and was a star forward. At 18 she went to the University of Northern Iowa where she received a Teacher Certificate in lower elementary education. In 1954 she met Herbert Drees and they married in Templeton, IA in 1955. Their happy marriage lasted almost 64 years before Herb's death. Herb, Carol and family lived in IA and WI before settling in State Center, IA in 1972. While in State Center Carol formed and taught at the Busy Bee preschool for 23 years and also was voted to be on the school board of the West Marshall School. After retirement the couple also wintered in San Juan, TX. Their final move was to Cheyenne, WY to be closer to family. Carol is survived by her sister Laura Jean (Drake) Keenan and 5 children (oldest to youngest): Pamela (Roger) Rehurek, Audrey Bourgeois, Kirk (Pamela) Drees, Lisa (Esteban) Ramirez, and Eric (Cami) Drees. She has 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date in Templeton, IA.