John "Jack" Droesch

May 24, 1946 - September 3, 2017

Droesch, John J. "Jack," baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 71. Dearest son of the late Deacon Francis "Bud" and Alice Droesch; beloved husband and buddy of 46 years of Judith B. Droesch (nee Nagle); loving father of Adam and Alison; dear brother to Diane (the late Larry) Shayne, Nancy (Steve) Ortwerth, and Kevin (Nancy) Droesch; brother-in-law to Carmen Nagle and Bill (Peggy) Nagle; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Jack was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time hunting and fishing on the family property in Steelville, MO, traveling to the grand expanse of Alaska to enjoy America's last frontier, and taking to the road trading Early American wares throughout the states at various historical sites. He always had an entertaining story to tell and lived to fulfill the adage, "What are we but our stories?" The stories may have been long-winded and quite possibly not always true, but he had a way of captivating an audience and indulging all with the tale. Jack surely attained many titles throughout his life: Eagle Scout, Vietnam Veteran, Paramedic, Woodworker, Blacksmith, Gardener, Living History Reenactor, and Proprietor of Heritage Products. Jack lived by the saying, "Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." He excelled at a number of different jobs and found one he loved so much he never retired. He will be missed by many but the stories of Jack will keep him alive in our memories and hearts. And lastly, Jack would want you not to mourn his loss, but instead go out and enjoy the outdoors, learn something new, and always remember to "have fun and be safe." Services: Funeral from Chapel of Our Lady, 11725 Bellefontaine Road., on Friday September 8, 8:30 a.m. Internment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Thurs., 3:30-8:00 p.m. Buchholz Mortuary, 1645 Redman Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USO at www.uso.org.