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Joshua Ryder Druke

1985 - 2021

Joshua Ryder Druke obituary, 1985-2021, Walpole, NH

BORN

1985

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

DiLuzio Foley and Fletcher Funeral Homes

49 Court Street

Keene, New Hampshire

Joshua Druke Obituary

Joshua Ryder Druke, 36, of Walpole, New Hampshire passed away on October 28th in Walpole in a farm equipment accident.

Josh is survived by his wife, Jamie Crotty Druke; his children Everly, Eloise (Lucie), and Oliver; his parents, Edward and Terri Druke; his brother Ryan Druke and wife Angela and their children; his in-laws Pat and Heidi Crotty; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their children.

Josh was born on March 20th, 1985, in Townshend, Vermont to Edward and Terri Druke. He graduated from Leland and Gray in 2003. He played basketball at Western Connecticut State University and graduated from Keene State College with a degree in business management and a minor in computer science.

Josh married the love of his life, Jamie Crotty on June 6th, 2009 in Walpole, NH. They welcomed their daughter Everly in 2013, their daughter Eloise in 2015 and their son Oliver in 2019. He was an incredible husband and father and treasured his family. They were the most important part of his life.

Josh was in charge of business development and was the lead salesman and sales manager at WW Building Supply in Newfane and Wilmington, Vermont. He was president of the Vermont Retail Lumberman's Association and the NRLA Director. He served on the board for South Eastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies and River Valley Tech Center.

Josh was a talented athlete and avid sports fan. He was a 1000 point scorer at Leland and Gray and went on to play college basketball. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, hiking in the woods with his family, and splitting wood with his grandfather. He loved skiing with Evie, coaching Lucie in soccer, Ranger rides with Ollie, and date nights with Jamie. He was involved at Elm City Church in Keene. He was selfless and always there to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by not only his family and friends but by all those who knew him.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Josh on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10am at Grace Community Church in Spofford, NH with a reception to follow.

Josh's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Michael and Levi Hubbard and the entire Walpole Fire and Rescue team.

Foley Funeral Home of Keene has been entrusted with the arrangements. To express condolences or to share a memory of Josh, please visit www.FoleyFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Brattleboro Reformer on Nov. 2, 2021.

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David N Coleman, Jr.

October 29, 2023

I always enjoyed chatting with Josh. I'm a contractor who bought windows from Josh and WW. To this day I often chat with other sales people about Josh. Everyone has nothing but fond memories. Josh will never be forgotten !!!

Red, Jeannie and family.

October 27, 2022

On the anniversary of Josh´s passing, our thoughts are with his family, and as always, we remember Josh as a wonderful young man with a kind and caring nature, a beautiful smile, a person loved, respected, and missed so very much by all who knew him.

David Arakelian

November 6, 2021

My sincerest condolences. I had the pleasure of coaching him in basketball one year. That was all the time needed to know what a fine classy young man he was. We ran into each other recently and had a great conversation catching up. He spoke so proud of his family and his children. Throughout the years I always wished he played for me longer because he was just a perfect person to be around. Your loss can only be imagined how deep it is. A great guy that will be missed forever. May God's blessing be with you and grant you some comfort.

David Arakelian

November 6, 2021

My sincerest condolences. So tragic i knew him from basketball and i had the pleasure of coaching for one year and getting to know him. While it was a short time i have had many memories of him as a very fine young man. A very talented basketball player. My last memory was we ran into each other at the market and it was such a enjoyable conversation catching up. He was so proud of his family and especially his children. Such a wonderful guy. May Gods blessings be with you.

Sue Cray Durham

November 4, 2021

Sincere sympathy to all of Josh's family. To lose a love so young is beyond sad. I hope great memories will help sustain you.

Jerry McDougle

November 3, 2021

So , so sorry for your loss ! Don't quite know what to say other than just terrible, terrible !! Our prayers are with you ! Jerry McDougle and family

Joy Long - colorado

November 3, 2021

My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Dave Coleman

November 3, 2021

Josh has been my salesman for many years. I am so,so sorry to hear of his passing. He was so proud of his family and I truly enjoyed working with him over the years. He will be missed by ALL.

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Celebration of Life

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Grace Community Church

Spofford, NH

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49 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431

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