A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday (4/14) at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service with burial to follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Bettendorf Community Food Pantry or Unity Point Hospice of the Quad Cities. On line condolences may be shared at www.rungemortuary.com.
Jeannette was born November 23, 1928 in Volin, SD to William & Olga (Bruget) Peterson. She was united in marriage to CJ “Bud” Druger on June 26, 1949 in Sioux Falls, SD. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2013. Jeannette had worked as a retail clerk and bookkeeper for 35 years with National Tea and the former Randall Foods from where she retired in 1990.
Jeannette was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church Bettendorf and had been very active in all aspects of the church. She enjoyed volunteering for the Bettendorf Community Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid card player as a member of the Bettendorf Senior Citizen Card Club. Jeannette was known for her love of sweets and deserts, especially her Christmas cookies.
Survivors include 3 daughters Christine (Dennis) Patterson, Davenport, Pamela Druger & Paul Lewellan, Davenport, and Rebecca (John) Keppy, Eldridge; 6 grandchildren Sarah (Greg) Van Bladel, John (Michelle) Lewellan, Lucas (Erin) Keppy, Jason (Tiffany) Keppy, Wesley Keppy, and Melissa Ann Schmidt; 7 Great Grand Children; brother Dean Peterson; and sister Etta Linssen.
Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 sisters, and 3 brothers
The service will be livestreamed which can be located at https://www.facebook.com/TheRunge.
