Earle Carl Dropp, 83, of Huntley was welcomed into heaven on January 27, 2012, called home by his Lord after his battle with cancer.? Earle was born on May 19, 1928 to Henry and Helen (nee Hoefs) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.?
He served in the U.S. Air Force (50-54).? In September of 1953 he married Charlotte Sieker and spent their first year of marriage together on Hawaii as Earle completed is service.? He worked for Sears for 31 years both as a service technician and a parts buyer.? Much of his time outside of work was dedicated to volunteering at his church.? More than one Lutheran Church in the suburbs of Chicago had a building program chaired by Earle.?
Earle will be dearly missed by his children Dianne (Stephen) Merten of Independence, Minnesota and Laurie (John) Quint of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; as well as grandchildren Joshua, James, Jennifer, Benjamin and Molly; and eight great grandchildren.?? He is survived by his sister Joan Gaska of West Allis, Wisconsin along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his dear wife Charlotte.
A Huntley Illinois visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb 2nd, 4-7 p.m. at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home,?10763 Dundee Road.? A visitation will also be held Friday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to be followed by a funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2567 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, Illinois.? A graveside committal will be held Saturday, Feb 4th, 11 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery, 6401 North 43rd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
For information please call 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I wish to express my condolences to Earle's family. As a young architect, I had the opportunity to work with Earle when he chaired the building program of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Chicago. Recently I recalled to my family his welcoming me to his and Charlotte's home for dinner during that project. I remain grateful for their hospitality. May they rest in peace together in Our Lord.
My prayers and sympathies for Earle's family. I met him when I came to Huntley spring of 2010. I was hired as Trinity Lutheran Church's Lay Minister, and he seemed to love chatting with me in my office during the week, and on Sunday mornings. He made me feel very welcome here, and I will miss our talks together. Blessed times I will not soon forget.
My prayers and condolences to Earle's family. Earle and I sang tenor together in the Partners in Praise choir at Trinity Lutheran Church. Earle had an amazing voice and his wit made him a joy to be around. I will miss having Earle as part of our choir here on earth, but I know he is singing the Lord's praises up above.