Ralph H. Droege

Ralph H. Droege, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born January 18, 1926 in Meppen, Illinois to the late Clara and John Droege.

Beloved husband of the late Virginia "Jeanne" Droege (nee Wojcicki). Loving father of Diane C. Droege and Kevin J. (Renae) Droege, proud grandfather of Sarah Danielle Droege. Dearest brother of Mary Lee (the late Bob) Rose and Judy Droege. Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Ralph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a long time member of the Local 513 Operating Engineers.

Services: The family will receive friends for a visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011, on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be conducted at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63005, Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Wildwood, MO. If desired, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Ralph. Please share memories of Ralph and condolences with the family in the online guestbook at Schrader.com.