Drotzur, James Dale (Cleveland)

  • Sunday, November 11, 2018

James Dale Drotzur, 57, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at a local hospital.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wi., and had lived in the Cleveland area for the past 40 years.  He was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed spending his time fishing and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry John Drotzur and LaVerne Helgerson Drotzur; three brothers, and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Smith Drotzur; four children, Angela Green and husband Marty of Chatsworth, GA, Mark Elrod of Cleveland, Daniel Smith of Cleveland, and Sonja Almaraz of Cleveland; eight grandchildren, Caleb Townsend, Wesley Elrod, Angelica Elrod, Alexus Elrod, Jennifer Green, Mark Bishop, Ginger Wright, and Marvin Green; eight great-grandchildren; seven brothers; two sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Drotzur family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

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