Edward Gerard Droste, 61, of Clinton, died February 7, 2022, at his home. The funeral and
visitation will be at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The
visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M.
A family rosary will be said at 8:30 A.M. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery at a later
date. His nephews will be pallbearers.
Ed was born on January 9, 1961, in Clinton, Iowa, to Leo and Mary (Cassady) Droste. He graduated from
Northeast High School. Ed resided in Clinton County for most of his life on the family farm near Elvira and
then in Clinton. He worked at the Clinton Herald for several years and most recently as custodian at
Prince of Peace Parish.
Survivors include his siblings, Mary (Bill) Bloom of Ankeny, IA, Bernadette (Kevin)
Kavanaugh of Fairhope, AL, William Droste of Rosemount, MN, Therese (Jim) Juneau of
Gretna, LA, Donald Droste of Clinton, Tricia (Mark) McNaghten of Spokane, WA, Judy
(Barry) Buntemeyer of Goose Lake, IA, Kathleen (Ron) Brueher of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Sister
Catherine Joseph (Paula) Droste, OP of Nashville, TN and sister-in-law, Cheryl Droste of
Camanche. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mary Droste; a brother,
Thomas; a sister, Margaret; sister-in-law Carol Droste; 2 nephews, and a great nephew..
A special thanks to the Prince of Peace family where Ed enjoyed working these past few years,
to the staff at Pathways and the support they provided for Ed and to Arlene Considine who
became a wonderful friend and second mother to Ed. Memorials can be made out to Prince of Peace
Parish in Clinton, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
I so enjoyed running into Ed when I was out and about in Clinton over the years. Ed and I could just reminisce for a long time about all the fun and nutty family gatherings we both attended, years ago! So many kids, cards, laughter and so much great food. Ed loved his family Very much. God Bless him and may he rest in peace, Teresa & Loran Jacobsen
Don, Gary and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother! May God guide you through the next few days and days to come as you mourn the loss of Ed. Thoughts and prayers to you and the rest of his family.
God Bless,
Gary & Cathleen Holtz
I met Ed while working at the Clinton Herald. I always enjoyed talking to him and later after we both left the paper. A kind soul who will be missed. Condolences to the family.