Robert Edward Droste
Robert Edward Droste, age 74, of Lebanon, TN, and a native of Adams-Friendship, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Robert was born November 20, 1943, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of the late Claude Frederick Droste and Florence Lillian Johnson. He was also preceded in death by Daughter; Sharon Lee, Brother; Carl Droste, and Sister; Lottie Droste. Mr. Droste married Arlene Jacobson in 1969. He served his country bravely in the United States Marine Corps, retiring after 20 years of service in 1983 as a Gunnery Sargent, E-7.
Robert is survived by Wife of 48 years, Arlene Jacobson Droste of Lebanon, TN; seven children; Diana (Greg) Lesperance of Kiel, WI; Karen (Ronald) Amell of Necedah, WI; Robert (Theresa) Droste of Elroy, WI; David (Beata) Droste of Kiel, WI; Ledah (Rod) Billington of Arkdale, WI; Malinda (Kevin) Krutza of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and Theron (Sarah) Droste of Lebanon, TN; thirty Grandchildren and seventeen Great-Grandchildren; sisters: Gloria Herr and Peggy Henriksen and Brother, Leo (Evelyn) Droste. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, close friends; Bobby, Betty, Roger, and Janiece, and three loving cats.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home of Friendship, WI and Bass Funeral Home of Carthage, TN are assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences.
To the Droste family. I was saddened to hear of Bob’s passing.My deepest condolences.I worked with Bob at Farnam and also with Roxanne and so did my husband.They were both a joy to work with. R.I.P. Bob.
To All the Droste Family, Sorry for the loss of your Father.
Ledah@Family
Sorry to hear about the
loss of your Dad
Faye Edman
Arlene, and children. My condolences, and sympathy to all. I have many memories of Bob while working at Farnam.. his great sense of humor was outstanding. Always enjoyed working as his belt girl on his presses.. never a dull moment. May God give all of you an abundance of strength, and ever lasting memories,… Norma Cekan
Be at peace Bob.
Courtney and family, our most sincere sympathies. Prayers for peace and comfort for all.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers to all of you!
Uncle Bob, you will truly be missed! We love you. Semper Fi
To all of Bobs family and friends we are so sorry for your loss. We are sending our most sincere condolences your way and I want to send a special hug to my second mom (Gloria). Your in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss from Jim and I. Jim is a brother to Bob Bethke.
Jim and Nancy Bethke
Ledah, Arlene and all your family, so sorry for your loss. Remembering all your happy times together will help you through this sad time. God bless
RIP Uncle Bob. Prayers and love to Aunt Arlene, Mom (Gloria), Uncle Leo, Aunt Peg, Aunt Evelyn & all the Droste family. He touched many lives and each of us have special memories of him that we will keep always in our hearts. He will be missed.
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Arlene and family: Sooo sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May God comfort you with His peace at this time. We will always remember all your family when you all came into our store (Laurie’s Country Nook), and Bobby and Ron Amell working for us. Not sure where you live here in TN, but we are in Cookeville, TN. Sending our love and prayers to all your family!
Karen, Ron, &John Amell and family of Mr. Droste so sorry to hear about your loss- You’re in our prayers.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Arlene and Family,
Frank and I will keep you in our prayers, Our sympathy goes out to you.
To the Droste Family: We extend our sympathy to each one in the family. I know there are many loving caring memories where Bobby was a great part of those memories. I have not seen many of the children I went to Big Flats and Niebull schools with. Yet I always remember them and Bobby was one of those children. He was living not to far from us (we lived in Burnsville NC) Wish I had known. May your hearts find comfort as you share them.
God Bless this Family Iris Rozelle Cogburn
Sorry for your loss
My deepest heartfelt sympathy is sent to you Arlene, and all the family.
My thoughts are with the Droste family during this trying time. Peace be with you all as your loved one has found his peace.
Thoughts and prayers to all of Bobs family. I so enjoyed him and Arlene and children as customers when I worked at Lauries Country Nook in Dellwood , Wis. He always made all of us laugh. Heaven got another angel-hugs and prayers to all that knew him.
Patti (Kennedy) Lemke
Papa will be missed by many
Love you
So sorry for your loss, May God wrap you all in his loving arms during this most difficult time. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you all.
Arlene and family, Ross & I send our deepest sympathy. May you cherish all the beautiful memories you had together.
So sorry for your loss..
Dear, Droste family~So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and may God comfort your hearts. God’s Peace and hugs~
So sorry for your family’s loss