A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 63-year-old Dhruey “Dru” Allen Counts of Bloomsdale, Mo. who passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at his home in Bloomsdale, Mo.
He was born January 3, 1961 in Perryville, Mo., a son of Carroll E. and Bonnie D. (Pribble) Counts who both preceded him in death.
He married Ann “Shelley” (Wittu) Counts of 36 years on September 17, 1988. She survives in Bloomsdale.
He is also survived by two daughters: Kristal (Mat) Stemler of Bloomsdale, Mo., Rachel Counts of Hillsboro, Mo.; grandchildren: Koltyn, Keilyn, and Rialyn Stemler, Brooklyn Strong; two brothers: Kevin Counts and Doug (Brenda) Counts; a sister-in-law: Teresa “Booboo” Isbell; a brother-in-law: Gary (Diane) Wittu, Frankie (Johanna) Wittu, David (Debbie) Wittu, Darrell (Sharon) Wittu, and Mike (Thelma) Wittu; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will have a celebration of life at a future date.
He was also preceded in death by: a brother: Rodney “Rod” E. Counts; his father and mother in law: Frank B. (Jackie) Wittu; and a sister-in-law: Mary (Guy) Bieller.
Dru was a member of Local Carpenter Union 2214 for 35 plus years and a past Elks Member of Sainte Genevieve Post 2674. He loved reading western books and being with family.
A pillar of our family, Dru always put his loved ones first, ensuring we were supported and cherished. He will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to know him.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made to family use.