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Jerome Droste Obituary
Lansing
Age 75, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Jerry was born in Westphalia, MI on June 7, 1939, the son of Robert and Margaret (Loeher) Droste. He graduated from Resurrection High School and served his country with the U.S. Marines. Jerry loved spending time in the Tawas area and was a member of the Tawas Bay Eagles Lodge 2588. He retired from the City of Lansing Maintenance Dept.
Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Droste and sister, Ruth Schaefer. Surviving are his wife, Annette; children, Mikki Droste, Jodi (Jay) Haubenstricker and Rob Droste; step-children, Ben Hein, Leigha (Chris) Stoneham and Andy Hein; grandchildren, Andrew and Alexis Myszak, Sydney Haubenstricker; brother, Jim Droste.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 8, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at St. Gerard Church, 4437 W. Willow. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Jerry. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerbush.com.
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Robin Osterhaven
June 22, 2015
I was fortunate to know Jerry as I also worked for the City of Lansing. He was always helpful, pleasant and maintained a good sense of humor. I know he enjoyed time in God's country "up north" in Tawas. My sympathy to Annette and family for your loss.
Ron DuBois
June 18, 2015
I knew Jerry and his family for 70 years.We lived across the street from each growing up.Love and Respect.
David Koyl
June 7, 2015
I worked with Jerry in building maintenance at City Hall before he retired. He was wonderful to me and I loved the time we spent together. God Bless You Annette and all your family. My the peace of God comfort you all.
Rita and Scott Riggs
June 6, 2015
When Jerry and Annette moved into the cottage next door to ours in Tawas we had no idea what wonderful
neighbors they would be. If Jerry was not working on a project he was offering his help or the use of a tool to help with ours. We will always remember him sitting on his porch after his chores offing conversation, humor, and cold beverage if you were lacking. Annette, our deepest sympathies to you and your family as you grieve the loss of a wonderful man.
June 5, 2015
What a wonderful family you have been as long time friends
of my father, James Swick. My father was a close friend of Jim Droste and knew all of the family. I send my sincere
sympathy on my fathers behalf. Lana Swick
Suzanne Moore
June 4, 2015
Jerry will be missed by many. I had the pleasure of working at City Hall, meeting Jerry and calling him my friend. Annette & family may your cherished memories comfort you & may knowing that Jerry is in God's loving embrace bring you peace.
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