Joseph A. Droessler

Joseph A. Droessler, age 55, of Potosi, died on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Potosi. He was born on August 25, 1955 in Lancaster, the son of Joseph and Henrietta (Dresen) Droessler. Joe graduated from Potosi High School in 1973. He married Luann M. Schaefer on May 15, 1976 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson. Joe was employed at John Deere in Dubuque for over thirty two years, retiring in 2005. He loved spending time with his family and was known for his strong Christian faith. Joe enjoyed being outdoors and helping others. He taught hunter safety courses for many years.

Surviving; his wife, Luann, Potosi; a son, Josh (Sarah) Droessler, Dickeyville; a daughter Kylie (Ben) Burns, LaCrosse; two brothers, Tom (Mary) Droessler, and Andy (Dawn) Droessler; two sisters, Mary (Pat) Hawes, and Angie (Steve) Vogelsberg, all of Potosi, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Henrietta Droessler.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 10:30am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tennyson with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in the St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends called on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at St. Andrew Catholic Church and on Monday, December 6, 2010 from 9:30 am until time of services at the church. The Martin funeral home in Potosi is assisting the family.