Chris Alan Drais, 72, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, in Chandler, Arizona. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 21, 1951.
Chris graduated from Richwoods High School (Peoria, Illinois) and went on to attend Illinois State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music. Chris’ passions included music and technology.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Arthur and Betty Jean Drais. He is survived by his sister, Betsy Maurine Butler of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; his niece Ann Marie von Waldenburg, great-niece Ayla Elisabeth von Waldenburg and great-nephew Johann Charles von Waldenburg of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; nephew Edwin Joseph Collison and great-nephew Anthony Joseph Anderson of Scottsdale, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 5025 E. Washington Street, Ste 102, Phoenix, Arizona 85034.
Condolences may be expressed at www.buelermortuary.com.