Carol Droste

Rosemount, MN - Carol Frances Biel Droste, 64, of Rosemount, passed away suddenly on April 1st, Easter Sunday in Des Moines, Iowa with her family beside her.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Frances Biel and nephew Tony McLaughlin.

Carol is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mayor William; her children, Franny & Jeremy Medeiros, Elizabeth & Michael Simpson, and William & Adrienne Droste II; brothers, Donald & Mary Ann Bartz and Thomas and Margie Bartz, and sister Julie Bartz; grandchildren, Larsen Medeiros and Elsie Simpson. Carol will also be dearly missed by brother and sister in-laws, several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Carol was born in Charles City, Iowa to Harold and Frances Biel on September 5th, 1953. She went to Charles City High School. She married William Droste on May 19th, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa. She earned an associates degree from North Iowa Area Community College. She started her professional career working for Governor Terry Branstad as his events coordinator and Administrative Assistant for the First Lady Chris Branstad. What she was most proud of was her involvement in the Iowa Games where she was the Founder and Executive Director kicking off the largest state games in the nation in their inaugural year.

Above all, the most important thing to Carol was her family and her beloved boxers (Oliver & Gracie). Carol spent her early years mastering the violin. She was tremendously kind and compassionate to anyone in need. She was an expert seamstress and frequently spent her time using her creative talents making unique one of a kind personal gifts for friends and family. Carol was gifted writer with an amazing ability to translate emotions and feelings into words, especially in the most difficult of times. She will always be remembered for love of music, smile on her face, her compassionate and loving heart to anyone she touched.

Visitation will be on April 6th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 7th at at 11 a.m. at Easter Lutheran Church, 4200 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan MN, 55122. A luncheon will follow the funeral services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Animal Rescue League.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Apr. 5, 2018.

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Danny, Patti and Joey Dee

March 30, 2019

We have been praying for your family every day for the past year. Its hard to believe our dear Carol has been in heaven that long. I just picture her playing her music and making beautiful artistic sewing crafts, just like she did Here on earth. I cant help thinking of her every day as we have the Noahs Ark quilt hanging over Joeys bed. I had her make it almost 30 years ago .
We hope that you and your family are carrying on her legacy with joy. Think of you often. I know you miss her greatly, but shes in the place we all strive to be.

Shernie Bartz

April 7, 2018

We are saddened to hear the loss of our beloved Aunt Carol. She was a beautiful and amazing lady, full of life, talented and kind. We never forget get you and missed you dearly. Our deepest sympathies to Bill and family. Our thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time. God bless you all.

We love you, Carol!!

Shernie and Don Bartz
April 7, 2018| Dallas, Sydney, Australia|Family

Melissa & Thomas Kenninger

April 6, 2018

Our deepest sympathies Bill and family. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this difficult time.

Larry and Margie Howe

April 6, 2018

Larry and I are so saddened about the sudden passing of Carol. We are lifting your whole family in prayer. May God give you strength in these days. Carol was a bright and shining light in our family and now she is dancing with the angels!

April 6, 2018

We were saddened to hear of the loss of Carol. Last year we stayed with Bill & Carol to attend a Wedding In Iowa, this was the first time we met Carol we could see she was an amazing person, very talented and full of life, Bill and Carol made us feel very welcome. Our prayers and thoughts are with Bill and your family God bless you all.

David & Carmen Stoakes. Sydney, Australia

Dan,Patti & Joey Dee

April 5, 2018

One of my favorite quotes from Mother Terese is,
" Spread love everywhere you go, let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. " and that perfectly describes sweet Carol. We met when our daughters Elizabeth and JaNaye were classmates, but we soon found a bond of prayers for one another. She would encourage me with Hope for our son with Trumatic brain injury. And I would try to boost her spirits when she was having health issues. Still enjoying many of the beautiful items she stitched for us. She was truly an artist and an accomplished musician. Our favorite times together were spend sitting in our living rooms discussing scripture and our children. We both shared a deep love for our Lord and our children were our priorities.
May God be there to guide, strengthen and comfort all of you. Our greatest comfort in sorrow is knowing that God is with us. Your mom is now in the loving arms of Jesus and will be your guardian angel until you meet again in heaven .

a loved one

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Mark & Sherri DeBettignies

April 5, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Carol Droste.

Sharon & Glen Vander Kolk

April 5, 2018

To my cousin Carol Drostes family. We are so, so very sorry for your loss. And will cherish the sweetest conversation, my husband & I had with her at a wedding in Waverly, IA last summer. Prayers & Blessings to you all.

Fred & Sharon Droste

April 5, 2018

Would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Bill and your family. So sorry for your loss.

Michael Moore

April 5, 2018

I had the opportunity to work with Carol at DLA Piper. She was an incredibly warm spirit who carried her smile with her always. I am praying for her soul, and for her family. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her, O Lord. And May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her.

Janet Thiel

April 4, 2018

I loved Carol and will never forget the first time we met at the family reunion in Fish Creek, WI. That warm sisterly embrace and I wish so much that we had more time to get to know each other and talk about sewing and fabric and Jesus. You have seen what I have yet to. Rest in his arms and I'll see you soon!

Bill and family, I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Letting go of a beloved hands when they depart this earth, and their absence, is devastating. Hugs and kisses, Janet, Mark, Alex and Megan (California Cousins)

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