Edward Philip Droste

Background

Droste, Edward Philip was born on April 27, 1902 in Godfrey, Illinois, United States. Son of August Carl and Lena (Lueking) Droste.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Shurtleff College, 1924, Doctor of Laws, 1954. Master of Education, Harvard, 1941. Postgraduate University of Wisconsin, Washington University, Saint Louis.

Career

; children—Adele Louise (Mistress James H. Cunningham), Carl Sanders. Married second, Katherine L. Holmgreen, November 27, 1970. Teacher mathematics and science, head coach Saunemin (Illinois) High School, 1924-1926, Western Military Academy, 1926-1941.

Assistant manager Rancho Mesa Verde for Boys, Colorado, summers 1926-1928.

Headmaster Howe (Indiana) Military School, 1941-1948, Elgin (Illinois) Academy, 1948-1954. Director studies Texas Military Institute, San Antonio, 1954-1964, headmaster, acting president, 1964-1966, president, 1966-1970, president emeritus, 1970-1978.

Treasurer Indiana Schools Association Central States, 1953-1954, Indiana School Association Southwest, 1965-1966. President Texas Preparatory League, 1967-1969, President Elgin Civic Music Association, 1950-1953, San Antonio Rock and Lapidary Society, 1964, 71.

Achievements

• Edward Philip Droste has been listed as a noteworthy educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Shurtleff College Alumni Association (president 1932), Association United States Army, South.W. Gem and Mineral Society, Council International Relations. Kiwanian.; Clubs: Argyle.

Connections

Married Roberta Elise Megowen, December 25, 1929 (deceased. Married second, Katherine L. Holmgreen, November 27, 1970. Children: Adele Louise (Mistress James H. Cunningham), Carl Sanders.

Father:

August Carl Droste

Mother:

Lena (Lueking) Droste

Spouse:

Katherine L. Holmgreen

Spouse:

Roberta Elise Megowen

child:

Carl Sanders Droste

child:

Adele Louise Droste (Mistress James H. Cunningham)