The Eagle

David Patrick Druyor

March 11, 1969 – August 21, 2025

 

David Patrick Druyor was born at Seaway Hospital in Trenton, Michigan on March 11, 1969.  He was one of four children born to the union of Robert E. Druyor and Lysbeth M. (Conroy) Druyor.  He was a 1987 graduate of Romulus High School. 

Following high school, Dave moved to Georgia, taking a position at a steel plant.  He married Dena Bostick, and the couple was blessed with a daughter: Brittany Nicole.  They soon returned home to Romulus, and he took a position with the City of Romulus Department of Public Works.  At the DPW he earned the respect of fellow employees and the nickname “Peanut”.  He was a Crew Leader in the Roads Department for many years, just recently completing his 37^th year with the city.  He was a proud member of the Teamsters.

After his relationship with Dena ended, Dave married the former Merrie Engel and was then blessed with two more children: David and Lauren.  He later married Doreen Savage.  For the past thirteen years he had shared his life with Jeanette Burkhart.

Being the son of a veteran, Dave was extremely patriotic.  He couldn’t be prouder of his son: David; daughter: Lauren; and son-in-law: Brighton who all served in the military as well.  To give back, Dave became a member of the Romulus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 78. 

Dave loved sports and was an avid fan of the hometown teams, Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.  For many years he enjoyed hunting, loved camping being a favorite pastime from when the kids were young, and looked forward to his annual two-week trip to the same place with Jen.  Many fishing excursions can be recalled when Dave baited the hooks with hot dogs.

David Patrick “Dave” “Peanut” Druyor, age 56 of Romulus passed away unexpectedly on Thursday; August 21, 2025, at his home.  His passing was preceded by his parents; a brother: Robert Edward Druyor II; a brother-in-law: John Gilbert; and his beloved feline companion: Oreo, whom Dave lovingly slept in bed with and gave up his recliner to when watching television. 

To cherish his memory, he leaves three children: Brittany Nicole Hawkins of Peru, Indiana, David (Kasey) Druyor of Romulus, and Lauren (Brighton) Huels of Acworth, Georgia; four grandchildren: Edda, Samuel, Olivia, and Ezra; and two sisters: Marilyn (Mike) Birmingham and Sylvia Gilbert; a sister-in-law: Teresa Druyor, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of David’s life took place last Tuesday at Merkle Funeral Service, (formerly Crane Funeral Home); 36885 Goddard Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174 (734) Romulus; with Pastor Seth MacDonald of Hillcrest Bible Church, in Wayne, officiating. A procession followed to United Memorial Gardens in Plymouth for burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Private James D. Donovan/ Romulus VFW Post 78.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.