Droege, Russell, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Theresa D. Droege; beloved son of the late John and Clara Droege; devoted father of Joseph (Debbie) Droege; cherished grandfather of Christopher and Eric Droege; treasured great-grandfather of Riley; dear brother of Ralph Droege, Betty Eilerman, Mary Lee Rose and Judy Droege. Russell is preceded in death by his siblings Florence Scott and Charles Droege. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Heart Association