Louis P. Drolet
May 14, 1925-May 19, 1993
Niles--Retired pharmacist and former city alderman Louis P. Drolet, 68, of 1401 Broadway St., died Wednesday evening at his home.
Drolet was a second-ward Alderman and was owner of Drolet's Main Oak Pharmacy. He also owned Drolet's mini mall and Drolet properties.
Funeral services for Drolet are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Catholic Church with the Rev. Staley E. Sulka, pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church, officiating.
Born May 14, 1925, in Buchanan, he was a lifetime area resident.
On June 5, 1948, he married Donna P. Drolet, who survives.
He was a registered pharmacist and was an alderman from 1978-1982. He represented the city of Niles on the Southwestern Michigan Commission.
Drolet was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy.
He was twice past president of the Niles Lions Club. He was active in the Lions Club Leader Dog Committee for many years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Post 26 in Niles and St. Mark Catholic Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mary Ellen Drolet of Niles, Martha Watrud of Middleton, Wisc., Margaret Hansen of Niles, Marla Stuver of Niles and Marissa Ryder of Niles; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mary Reilly of Flint and three brothers, Alfred Drolet of Phoenix, Daniel Drolet of Battle Creek and George Drolet of Phoenix.
Friends may call Friday after 2 p.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home. A Rosary service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Niles Lions Club or "Support the Fort."