Dwayne Draper

Dwayne Draper, 85, of Webster City died at home Saturday, October 24, 2026. Services are pending with Foster Funeral and Cremation Center.

Dwayne Harry Draper, son of Harry and Edna (Hoover) Draper, was born December 1, 1940 in Webster City, He graduated from Lincoln High. On September 6, 1961, Dwayne was united in marriage to Ilene Janes at Asbury United Methodist Church. Throughout his working years, Dwayne enjoyed farming, worked as a truck driver, and was employed at John Deer Woolstock Implement. He was known to be a great mechanic and loved working with his hands. A talented and dedicated car enthusiast, he enjoyed drag racing and took great pride in building a candy apple red 1932 Ford Coupe “with a Chevy block” from the frame up with side pipes & open headers which he sold to buy his daughter a horse that lived until nearly 34 years. This led to hauling to countless horse shows & teaching commitment. He was a natural with horses & loved animals & still made the time to stay up late hours & compete with his kids on the Atari video game. Bowling & Ping Pong were his favorite. He also enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. After retiring & unable to do these projects, he also created a model train display, reflecting his love of building and attention to detail. He loved the Big Boy steam engine the most when it came to trains. Dwayne was a great dad & provider to his family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ilene; children, Lonnie Draper, Lance Draper and Lori Draper all of Duncombe and sister-in-law, Ver Jean “Jeannie” Janes of Roland.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Merlin “Ted” Janes, Melvin “Jack” Janes, sisters-in-law, Ruth “Dolly” Silvest and Margie Tjerks & best friend, Jerry Jetter.