Sherman Hoffman Drake

Sherman Hoffman Drake 82, of Casper, Wyoming rode into the sunset for his final time on February 9. He was surrounded by his family as he passed.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 8, 1941, first of four children to Hiram and Marcella Drake. As a boy he came to Wyoming where he knew his heart would be. Sherman attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a BS Degree in Pharmacy. Upon graduation he moved to Casper where he eventually became the Owner of Drake's Pharmacy, successfully operating for 40 years. During his time in Casper, he met and married his wife Jane Rickey Hill June 24, 1972. Together Sherman and Jane began their life's dream in owning and operating Drakes Land and Livestock. They worked by day and ranched by the light of the moon building a successful sheep and cattle ranch.

Sherman was a former member of the Casper Mountain Lions Club, an avid horseman and hunter. He was known for his prize-winning coon dogs and was a proud member of the American Cooner Club. As most of his friend's and family know, Sherman's favorite mode of transportation was a horse. As a horseman, Sherman roped calves, trailed cows, trained race horses, and drove horse powered chariots. Sherman's Pharmacy customers knew him to be a man of service meeting their needs no matter the time of day or night. For this he was recognized by receiving the highest award given to Pharmacists, The Bowl of Hygeia in 2001.

Sherman is survived by his wife Jane and two children: Marcella Drake Lipson (Dan) of Edwards, CO and Sherman "Tres" Downie Drake (Monica) Highlands Ranch, CO; four grandchildren Chandler Bettis, Burke Bettis, Zoe Drake and Cole Drake. Sherman was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Hiram, sister Maureen and his son Casey Ryan Drake.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 East Second Street, Casper, Wyoming. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM. A reception will follow at Silver Fox Steakhouse, 3422 Energy Ln, Casper, WY 82604.

A private family interment will take place at Highland Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sherman's memory to Central Wyoming Hospice or a charity of your choice.

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