Edwin Frank "Ed" Drabkowski

October 4, 1930 - May 23, 2021

Edwin Frank Drabkowski, "Ed," was born on October 4, 1930 in Detroit, MI. He was raised in Detroit, attended college at Wayne State University and graduated from Michigan State. Along the way Ed was noted in school for his writing and draftsman skills and found a natural ability for skiing. After college graduation he served in Korea. Upon returning to the states, he completed his masters in City Planning at the University of Michigan. His career in city planning led him to York, PA; Ellicott City, MD; and Reston, VA; and at one point worked in Saudi Arabia. In the latter half of his career, he worked for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), focusing on helping communities, including Indian reservations, clean up local water areas such as harbors, lakes, and underground water supplies. Edwin (Ed) enjoyed fine art, briefly dabbling in oil painting; world and local travel; and loved spending his retirement in Basye, VA. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dianne Sydnor Drabkowski, daughters Lynne and Lisa, son Edwin Paul; son-in-law Emile DeRecat, grandson Dr. Matthew Cinal Bombard, D.O., FAAEM; niece Reverend Elizabeth Buck, and nephews Michael and Steve Drabkowski. He joins his older brothers, Alexander and Robert, in heaven. His family will always love and treasure his memory. Online condolences can be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.