Donald "DD" J Droster

Madison – Donald James “DD” Droster, age 55, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 25, 2023 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.  He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on October 1, 1967 to Harold and Betty (Weisensel) Droster.  DD is a graduate of Madison East High School.  He worked as a bartender at VFW and the Grieg club.

He worked for Abby Vans as a health transport.  He made sure his clients made it to their appointments.

Donald loved to play cards (Euchre, cribbage, hossie), shoot darts, play pool, go bowling, cook out on the grill, and spend quality time with his family and friends.

Donald enjoyed sports of all kinds and followed the Brewers, Badgers, Packers, Bucks, and was an avid NASCAR fan.

Don is survived by his mother Betty Droster; sister Diane (Wayne) Waters, brother Larry (Melissa) Droster; and son Brandon Theobalt.

Aunts, uncles, nieces’, and nephews surviving: Aunts Marian Kittleson, Doris (Mark) Garfoot; nieces and nephews: Candice (Jesse) Hollenbeck, Daniel (Amparo) Dillman, Joshua Waters, Ashley Droster, Samantha Droster, Jacob Droster, Jessica Droster, Kyle (Megan) Droster, Bethany Droster, Jon Waters, many cousins, and great nieces and nephews.

Donald is preceded in death by his father Harold Droster, brother Jeff Droster, former wife Jean Hyatt, son Jeremy Hyatt, former sister-in-law Jennifer Droster, nephew Devin Droster, niece Crystal Waters, paternal grandparents Harry and Inga Droster, maternal grandparents Walter and Grace Weisensel, and many aunts, uncles, and friends.

Don was a trickster with a great sense of humor. He loved to tell jokes and keep you laughing. He had a big heart and was always there to lend a hand.

Don was a wonderful person and friend. He was loved by so many and will be truly missed.

A private funeral service will be held at this time, and a public Celebration of Life will be held on August 26, 2023, from 2-6 p.m. at Willows Tavern Westport, 5485 Willows Rd. Waunakee, WI 53597.

Memorials may be made to Betty Droster for the Droster Family.

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Madison (608) 249-6666

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