James Carl Droege

James Carl Droege, age 68, of Hebron, Neb., died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Hebron. He was born March 11, 1939, to Carl and Ona (McCormick) Droege at Omaha, Neb. On Aug. 13, 1960, James was united in marriage to Kathleen J. Decker at Glenwood, Iowa. James owned and operated Electronic Engineering Service in Beatrice, Neb., and York for 25 years. Previous to this, he worked for KWBE Radio in Beatrice and worked in Omaha repairing two-way radios. James was a gifted engineer with great integrity and was highly respected. He loved the sport of stock car racing, and raced in Beatrice. James loved his family and cherished the time he was able to spend with them.

Left to cherish his memory are three children: Patty (Jeff) Windsor and their children Benjamin and Amelia of Denton, Texas; Mike (Michelle) Droege and their children Brett, Jereme, Dyllion, and Brittney of Beatrice; and Lynn Beckford and her daughter Katie of Denton, Texas. Also surviving is his sister Margaret (Jack) Davis of Omaha and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife.

It was Mr. Droege's desire to be donated to the Anatomical Board of the State of Nebraska, as there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home, 755 S. 3rd St., Hebron, Neb. Memorials directed to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.metzmortuary.com . Metz Mortuary, York is handling arrangements.

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