Kenneth Droegemueller Obituary

I now this way to late, I just found out today about coach D. He was the best wrestling coach in the state of minnesota.

Dave, Darren, and Deanne,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. I enjoyed many years of teaching in the same building with Ken and have many fond memories of the good laughs. Ken did a tremendous job in the classroom and on the mat. He worked with both of our sons Ryan and Keith and taught them a lot. We will miss him.

Dear Droegemueller family,

As a student and coach of Osseo athletics, I could not have been more proud to have been associated with such a fine person as Ken. As a student, Ken commanded the deepest respect that teenage kids can have, and as a coach Ken provided the icon of what high school athletics should be about, developing people to achieve the most in life when they leave the sport. God bless your whole family, and thanks for everything that Ken has given to so many.

We're deeply Sorry for your loss. Ken was a great person as well as mentor. He will never be forgotten...

Our Deepest Sympathys,
The Swanson Family

Dear Dave and Weston,

I'm truly sorry about the passing of your grandfather/father. Even though i only met the man once Coach Kelly always would say some of his famous quotes during practice. It was really nice of you two to come to my practice to get Weston and I better even after he died

Thank you again and I'm Sorry

Jason and I were neighbors with Ken up until 6 months ago when we moved to Rogers. While we were neighbors we had many fond conversations with him. He always told us of how proud he was of his children. He would tell us lots of great stories of their adventures and his as well. We sure enjoyed watching and talking with Margaret and Ken while they gardened or did misc yard work. He will be greatly missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Droegemueller, Darren and his family during this difficult time. I graduated from Osseo High School in 1988 and had great respect for him as a teacher and a wrestling coach. He was wonderful to his students, wrestlers and cheerleaders alike and was enjoyed by everyone at Osseo High School.

I was so sad to hear of your father's passing. He truly was a great man. All of us, cheerleaders, managers and wrestlers, had great respect for him. I hope in this time of sorrow, that you can remember all the great things he did in his lifetime. Cherish those thoughts, for they will keep him alive in your hearts forever. God bless you all.

I am sorry for the loss of Ken and thinking of your family...
My most sincere good energy and empathy to you all.

Dave,Darren,and Deanne:
We will truly miss your father as he was great man of character and integrity. We have known your family all of our lives as next door neighbors in Worthington to the present. It was great to see how many lives Ken touched in so many ways as we celebrated his life this past weekend. His memories will live on and one day we shall share those again with him. From the Perry family to you we can only cherish this time we have and go out make a difference in as many people's lives as we can just like Ken did. It has been a great honor to know your dad and your family. We will never forget him and the memories we had with him and your family!

Jay,Gwen,Caitlyn and Madelyn Perry

I was sorry to hear of Kens passing. Kenny was a high school classmate and friend. I have fond memories of Kenny, Ronnie, and I swimming, hunting, and playing pool together. Diane's and my sympathy goes out to Margaret and his family and friends. He will be missed.
Merle and Diane Carey

Deanne, Angie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was so wonderful! I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My deeepest sympathy to you all, Cyndi Havelak

Dear Dave, Angie, Weston & Shelby!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We will continue to have your entire family in our prayers.

With Love,
The Dickson Family
Bill, Connie, Jacquie and Blake

We share in the family's sorrow at this time of the loss of a father, grandfather, sibling, companion, as friends of Ken's. We've read many accolades of Ken's wrestling achievements, but Ken was, also, a great classroom teacher. Larry taught across the hall from Ken in Wgtn High School. He was a great motivator in the classroom as well as on the mat. He, also, strongly believed in discipline and his students and athletes knew that. He had fun with a student he caught smoking in the school's bathroom by yelling "fire" and then dumping a pail of water on the kid in the stall. Larry usually knew if Ken was nervous about an upcoming match as he would wander through Larry's work shop "picking" at his face. Ken taught good sportsmanship by example with a smile and a handshake--win or lose. Ken enjoyed fishing. We spent some family time fishing for bullheads in the spring, a couples fishing outing to Nest Lake by Willmar, Larry did the annual teacher's fishing trip with Ken for many years. He enjoyed his church, his faith, his family and his friends. He enjoyed a good joke and would show it with his smile and unique chuckle. We, also, were neighbors in Wgtn living on the same street. We spent many summer evenings outside with the neighbors while our kids played and the adults probably had a beer. These are just a few memories that space would allow us to share. Ken will be physically missed, but his memories will live on forever. May his family and friends receive comfort from so many great memories and their faith in God that Ken is now at peace. Our condolences to all that loved Kenny.

Ken was a classmate of mine from Windom - he was one great person and will be missed. Our sympathay to the family. Ron and Donna (Hammer) Ihrke

Dave, Darren and Deanne,
I am sorry to hear the sad news about your father. I had first met your dad when he came hunting on our farm near Fulda while teaching in Worthington. When your family moved to Maple Grove I again met you all, this time as your teacher at Elm Creek. May you find comfort in these days to come. Your dad was so well liked and respected in the Osseo District.
Tom and Marlies Brinkman

My condolences go out to family and friends. Coach D was a great mentor and also a friend. He touched many young peoples' lives and helped them achieve their goals. Thanks for all the memories.

I was fortunate to get to know all of you especially Margaret throughout Ken's illness. I was one of Ken's nurses on 4 west. My heart goes out to all of you during this sad time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Ken was a wonderful man!

Love,
Gina Y. (RN)

My deepest sympathy's to you all. He truly was a great example to all of us on how to reach our goals in life, and be a better person. I could not asked for a greated Godfather than him. He will truly be missed.

I have been away from Worthington, MN many years, but I am certain the Wrestling program there has never been quite the same without Coach Droegemueller. He had a gift and shared it with many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kenny and I grew up togather in Windom. He lived a block behind my house we spent many a sunny afternoon catching turtles by hand down at the slough. As a child he was my best friend. After graduation we lost touch untill last summer when kenny,Merle Cary and I did a 3-way conversation. We had alot of laughs talking about the past. We had hoped to get togather when he recovered as he was as always a very positive person I will miss him. MY sympathy to family

KENNY WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR AND A WONDERFUL WRESTLING COACH.HE WAS ALL AROUND GOOD FELLOW. WALT AND NORMA BAKER STILLWATER MINN.

I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Droegemueller. These can be difficult times, however, much comfort can be found in God's Word the Bible with such scriptures as Isa.25:8, and Ps.37:29.

Coach D was a great mentor and coach. I have thought of him often in times of self-doubt then his words of encouragement ring in my ears and I persevere. My thoughts and prayer's are with you in the loss of your father and wishing there were words that could take away your sadness. God Bless.

I had a chance to observe Ken's Worthington wrestling teams in the early 70s as an opposing competitor and fan. I have also followed his success, and that of his children, at Osseo. I was always impressed with his demeanor and integrity. He left an indelible mark on the sport of wrestling.

May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family.

David, Darren and Deanne,

I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. He brought many years of excitement to the Trojan wrestling faithful in Worthington. It brings a smile to my face when I remember some of our bus trips with "Droege" and the wrestlers! He was a terrific teacher and a mentor to so many people. My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

I am a Wayzata High School wrestler alumni and extremely proud to be an alumni of Wayzata Wrestling and Minnesota State Wrestling (1983 graduate). In the seventh grade my friend Jim Blank and I attended the St. John’s Wrestling Camp. At this camp I met Ken. Let me tell you that when you carry a memory over thirty years, it is a good memory. I remember to this day like it was yesterday playing pool in the rec-hall after day camp with Ken and Roger Lipelt. Ken was so kind and gentle, a caring man who was devoting his life to teaching and caring for kids. As I grew older and wrestled at the high school level I will never forget the outstanding respect that Ken held for every wrestler whether from Osseo or any school. It did not matter if you won against one of his wrestlers or lost to one of his wrestlers, he was the first person at the edge of the mat to greet you with a handshake, a pat on the butt, and that Ken Droegemueller gentle smile for a match well wrestled.

Dave, Darren, Deanne and your families: Your father, father in-law & grandpa will be remembered by many. My message is just one of several remembrances of many wresters throughout this state. Ken was a class act that brought dignity and respect to our sport and to everyday life. He was a man who cared for others as he would care for his family and wrestling team.

Ken is now at peace. I look forward to a day in the future that we will sometime play pool again. For now I will remember the teachings of one of the greatest coaches I have known and hope that I can build my life on Ken’s teachings.

We have such fond memories of Ken during his time at Worthington High School. We were (and are) avid wrestling fans...Dennis was an elementary coach under Ken at WHS. Ken was one of the most honest and sincere persons I have ever met in education, coaching and life!

Our thoughts are with you "kids" and your families at this difficult time. We loved your Dad. Do you remember Mr. and Mrs. Martens from Worthington? It has been a LONG time.

The Droegemueller Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of "us" who built wonderful memories with Ken. He will be missed greatly!

Your father was a great man and teacher of so many things, integrity and a work ethic that led to success in many aspects of his life. He will be missed but never forgotten, especially as you recall story after story of special times you had with him. God bless....our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

I went to college with Ken and we were also members of the TKE fraternity. I enjoyed many good times with him and always watched him wrestle and a champion he was. My sympathy to his family.

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Kenny Droegemueller.

I can still see Kenny on the "Jungle Bars" during recess on the Elem. School playground. No one could do what Kenny did on those bars.

A long time friend and classmate will be greatly missed!

Ken was an amazing man and it was an honor to have known him. He was a wonderful friend to us and brought so much love to our mom's life. We loved him very much and will miss him immensely. He was taken much too soon, but we are grateful for every moment we had with him.

Ken and I were Windom high school classmates. It was nice to see him at our last reunion. Our sympathy. Don & Jean Hoppe

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve Ken's loss. I took care of Ken on 4 West many times and was saddened to see he had passed. He was a great man and had such a great, supportive family. I am so grateful to have gotten to know Ken and all of the family. He was so lucky to have all of you at his side. Take Care!!!

Coach Droegemueller was not only an incredible wrestling coach, he was a friend and a mentor.Our prayers are with the entire Droegemueller family

My heart goes out to your entire family. I was a classmate of Deanne's in Maple Grove/Osseo. I will always remember Mr. Droegemueller's wrestling and teaching career in ISD 279 @ Osseo High. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Ken was a great man and a great contributor to the sport of wrestling in Minnesota. He will be missed by so many that it would be impossible to tally. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Droegemueller family during this difficult time. God Bless.

Ken was a fine man who will be missed very much. Prayers for strength and comfort for Ken's entire family, for Margaret and for all his many friends.

Coach D you'll be missed greatly! You touched my life in many ways...on and off the mat. Love, respect and prayers go out to his entire family and friends. He was the GREATEST coach, but an even better man! Take care coach...

Mr. D was a great man and a great coach. He will be missed.

Ken was an amazing man and it was an honor to know him. He was a wonderful friend to us and brought so much love to our mom's life. We love him very much and will miss him immensely. We were lucky to have as much time with him as we did.

My heartfelt sympathy to all of your family. Ken and my husband, Paul, were great friends and "competitors" in the high school wrestling world. I carry many fond memories of those days and our friendship with your parents.

My heart goes out to the entire family. Mr. D was a great coach and friend.

Your father, brother, grandfather, coach and friend was my mentor through high school and the years at Mankato State. He will be missed by all who knew him and I am very sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympothy to Ken's family and friends. Ken's loss will be deeply felt by not only his close friends but by the Minnesota wrestling community. He will be fondly remembered by all of us who knew him well. Again, my prayers for Ken and his survivors.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ken and I were Tekes and teammates at Mankato State. I remember going to Cornell University to watch him wrestle in the NCAA tournament. I've enjoyed following his coaching career and the success of his teams over the years. He will be greatly missed by the wrestling community and the TKE fraters who knew him. All my sympathy to his family and friends. May the spirit of this season be of comfort to youl