John L. Drugan Sr.

Beloved husband of LaVonne A. (Shipe) for 56 years, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and one brother.

Dearest father of Denise (Phil) Drugan, Sally (Jay) Erickson, John, Ronald (Karen), Rhonda (Bob) Binder, and Theodore (Suzanne). Grandfather of Jessica Gunnels, David Paul Mandrella, Juliette Mandrella (Donald MacAskill), Jennifer (Stephen) Bauer, Brooke (Matt) Kinney, Robert Brent Binder, Jacqueline Hoef-Drugan, Sean Drugan, and Joseph Prantera. Great-grandfather of Zoeie, Leah, Sammy, Madeline, Peyton, Carlin, Brooklynn, and Kailynn. Great-great-grandfather of River and Luna. He is survived by his brother Col. Wm. P. “Bill” (Jacqueline) Drugan, brother-in-law Richard (Jean) Shipe, Sister-in-law Carol Volstad and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Winona, MN on January 25, 1925, graduate of Winona State University with a Master’s degree in Education and Counseling. He played high school and college baseball, and semi-pro ball in Canada, and founded the Winona Braves and Beetles baseball teams. He taught school in Brimley, MI and Eau Gallie, FL, where he was the Athletic Director, coached football, basketball, and baseball. He taught in Roseville and Brablec High Schools, performed as Assistant Coach for Varsity football, Head Coach for JV football, and was a Baseball coach for over 25 years. He taught Applied Technology at Macomb Community College for 9 years.

Mr. Drugan was a WWII Veteran with the 41st Infantry Division as a Scout and S-2 Intelligence Squad. He was on 5 beachhead landings in the Pacific theatre. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantrymen’s Medal.

He was a member of the VFW #1146, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2149, John F. Kennedy Council, and the American Legion. Mr. Drugan was the president of the Roseville Lions Club from 1975-1976. Jack and his wife, LaVonne, were active in charitable work, the annual K of C Tootsie Roll Drive for handicapped children, and the VFW’s Buddy Poppy for disabled veterans. Jack was loved by all who know him and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Monday, July 31, 2017 from 2-9pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan

Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10am, with 9:30am Instate at St. Faustina 14025 E. 12 Mile, Warren, Michigan.

Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan