James Floyd Droege

James “Jim” Floyd Droege, beloved husband, father, grandfather and community member, was born January 1, 1950, the son of the late Edmund and Clara Droege. He was raised on his family’s farm in Posey County, Indiana, alongside his brother Paul and sister Ruth. James attended North Posey High School, where he played 8-man football and basketball. In 1969, he joined the military, serving his country in the United States Army for two years. After earning his accounting degree from the University of Southern Indiana, Jim returned to the family farm. He spent many decades working side-by-side with his father and brother. Jim lived the life of an Indiana farmer in all aspects, including raising pigs, spending countless hours on a tractor listening to AM radio, operating the sawmill, and repairing or building equipment to keep the farm running. Jim married his wife Carol Jo in 1977 and spent 47 years with her. Together, they raised their three children - Sam, Christy and Mike - in the house that Jim built. He was deeply involved in multiple organizations, including Partners in Food, Posey County Soil & Water, and Indiana Farm Bureau Incorporated among others. Jim was recognized as a Master Farmer in 2020. Jim also actively participated in his church community at Zion Lippe UCC, serving in multiple capacities over the years: church treasurer, youth Sunday school teacher, pastoral search committee member, solar committee member, and church choir. After an extended battle with Parkinson’s, Jim crossed over to Heaven on November 13, 2024 surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife Carol, his sister Ruth (Tom) Wintczak, his three children Sam (Leslie) Lawrence, Christy (Tyler) Watson and Mike Droege, and his two grandchildren, Isaac and Clara. Also surviving Jim are his sister-in-law, Marcia Droege and a niece, Laura Droege. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Droege. Funeral services for Jim will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Zion Lippe UCC, Rev. Jeff Long officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Lippe Church Cemetery, where there will be military rites conducted. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 5:00 PM on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Monday at Zion Lippe UCC, 9000 Copperline Road, East. Memorial contributions may be made to Partners in Food, c/o Zion Lippe UCC, 9000 Copperline Road, E, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

James Floyd Droege

January 1, 1950 - November 13, 2024