George Douglas Droge, 38, of Topeka formerly of Bern, died at his home on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

George was one of triplets born on July 4, 1976 in Pago Pago, American Samoa to Doug and Fina Seva’aetasi-Droge. George grew up in Bern, Kansas and he graduated from Bern High School in 1994.

He enlisted into the Kansas Army National Guard on January 1, 2000, and assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery in Hiawatha, KS as a Human Resources Specialist. He later transferred to the US Army Reserves. During his time in the service he deployed to Iraq in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM in 2002.

George completed his military service and his highest rank earned was Specialist E4. His medals include the Army Lapel Button, National Defense Service Ribbon, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Armed Forces Service Medal with “M” device, and Army Service Ribbon. He married Kayla Drury on October 31, 2010 at the American Legion in Perry, Kansas.

George enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was proud to serve his country and was proud to be a soldier. He was family orientated and loved his children. He was a caring and generous man, who would give away everything he owned, if he felt it would help someone in more need. Even after death he continued to help others by being an organ donor.

He is survived by his wife Kayla of Topeka; his children, Joseph Seva’aetasi-Droge of Wamego, Cassidy Seva’aetasi-Droge of Wamego, Kimberly Seva’aetasi-Droge of Wamego and Katrina Drury of Topeka; his parents, Doug Droge of Bern and Fina Seva’aetasi-Droge of Seneca; his sister, Betsy Seva’aetasi-Droge of Seneca; his brother, Benjamin Seva’aetasi-Droge of Ozawkie Kansas; and grandmother, Lola Droge of Bern.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Leslie Droge, Tago Robert Seva’aetasi and Svila Solomona-Seva’aetasi.

The family will visit with friends on Friday morning, April 10th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Military Honors will be at the American Legion Post 400, 3029 US 24 Highway, Topeka, KS 66618 on Friday, April 10th from 2 to 4 PM. The military honors will be provided by the Kansas Army National Honor Guard of Topeka. A celebration of life service will be on Saturday afternoon, April 11th from 2 to 4 PM at the American Legion (where they were married) 410 Perry Plaza, Perry, Kansas 66703.

Memorials are for PTSD awareness and his Children Education Fund.