Georgette Alice Droessler

Georgette Alice Droessler obituary, Des Moines, IA

Georgette Alice Droessler

Georgette Droessler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iles Dunn’s Funeral Home on Aug. 30, 2023.

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Georgette Alice (Engel) Droessler was born July 21, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Alice Engel. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver and taught in the Denver Public School District before marrying the love of her life, Robert Valentine Droessler in 1978 and moving to Des Moines, Iowa.
Georgette then taught in public and private schools in the Des Moines metro area. She also obtained her realtor license. Georgette worked for Continental Western Insurance Company, J.C. Penney, and Westover Baptist Church. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Georgette is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert V.; son, Robert D.; daughter, Patty Kurth; grandsons, Todd Kurth (Kendra) and Brian Kurth (Tasha); great-grandchildren, Claira and Lea; special nephew, Scott Droessler; special niece, Regina Smith; as well as other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and her son, Daniel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to ARL-Iowa.
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