Roberta Droste Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2025, at the age of 87, Roberta Droste (Kinsley, Kansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Willard and Florence Mildred Heacock (Robbins); her husband Leonard J. Droste; her son Roger Droste; and her siblings, Erma Mallet and Laverne Heacock.

She is survived by: her daughters, Tammy Imel (Chuck) and Twyla Horacek (Brian); her grandchildren, Brooke Imel, Brittany Imel (Adam Cooper), Brandi Imel, Dustin Horacek (Sydney), Samantha Gotschalk (Cole) and Heath Horacek; and her great grandchildren, Teagan, Gavin Romero, Hannah, Hunter, Hope, Henry Horacek, Jett Imel Cooper, Calum and Slade Gottschalk.

A graveside service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Hillside Cemetery. A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Parish Center.

The family suggests memorials to Southwind at Spearville or Dodge City Church of Christ both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.