Fred Allen Droege, 87, of Concordia, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at his home.

Born July 5, 1938, in Concordia, he was the son of the late Fred H. Droege and Olga (Duensing) Droege.

Fred was a United States Navy veteran and served as a communications specialist. On Feb. 20, 1960, at Bethel United Church of Christ, he married Virginia Mae Kindle who survives of the home.

Fred’s career was spent as a communications analyst with AT&T, working for 35 years before his retirement.

Fred was a member of American Legion Post 258, Concordia Lions Club, and served on the Board of Directors at the Good Shepherd Home. Fred volunteered with Habitat For Humanity and the Sweet Springs Food Bank. He enjoyed having a winery, loved making wine and selling his grapes to Baltimore Bend Winery.

Fred is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home; two daughters: Cindy Maxey-Droege (Karen) of Lee’s Summit, and Linda Holshouser of Harrisburg, Pa.; three grandchildren: one brother, James Droege of Concordia; as well as other extended family members.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Fred H. Droege and Olga (Duensing) Droege.

Visitation and memorial services were held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Concordia with Dr. Alan Gatewood officiating. Inurnment with military rites followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Concordia Ambulance District or Bethel United Church of Christ Festival of Sharing. An online guestbook can be signed at www. campbell-lewis.com