Richard H. Drotleff's Obituary
Richard H. Drotleff, 76, of Cape Coral, FL passed away September 3, 2017 in Fort Myers, FL. Funeral services are confirmed for 11:00 AM Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Memorials: Donor’s Choice. Richard was born July 15, 1941 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Henry and Virginia (Oberholtzer) Drotleff. He married Judith Ann Hoffman on January 22, 1964 in Youngstown, OH. Richard spent many years as general manager in the steel mill industry. He was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Saxon Club. Richard was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Judith Ann; his children Dan Drotleff and his wife Jean of Fort Myers, FL, Karen Lubaway and her husband John of Cape Coral, FL, Susan Hopwood of Cape Coral, FL; sister, Kay Balcziunas and her husband Peter of Burlington, VT; and grandchildren, Alexander Lubaway and Joshua Hopwood. The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Richard. Condolences may be left to Richard’s family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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