Driessen, Leo Alvin

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• Obituary: 11 Dec 2004; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Driessen, Leo A. "Lee"Leo A. "Lee" Driessen, of Athelstane, formerly of Kaukauna, died Thursda y, December 9, 2004 at a Marinette hospital. Lee was born in Little Chu te on May 4, 1935, son of the late George and Rose (Hietpas) Driessen, a nd for many years worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper (International Pape r) in Kaukauna. In 1954, Lee left his work for two years to serve his coun try in the United States Army, and was stationed in Germany. After his ser vice he returned to his work at Thilmany. For many years, Lee was a Kaukau na resident, but following Marlene's death last summer, he made his perman ent home in Marinette County. While living in Kaukauna, though, he and h is wife Marlene (nee Meidam) also operated the Lunchtime Caf in downtown A ppleton. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family m embers and many good friends. His best friend and faithful sidekick was h is dog Pal. Pal too, will miss Lee.He is survived by his son, Francisco "Chico" Driessen of Milwaukee and h is special friend Erin McCann; a brother, Jim Driessen of Little Chute; th ree sisters: Isabel (Julius) Pritzel of Appleton, Ruth Locy of Little Chut e, and Carol Skinkis of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Theresa Driessen of Ki mberly; and by his dear friends Don, Phyllis, and Paul Craney and Jim a nd Peg Boudreau. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Leora Meid am of Kaukauna; and Marlene's brothers and sisters: Ron (Helen) Meid am of Little Chute, Jean (Paul) Lamers of Little Chute, Nancy Lappen of Li ttle Chute, Rod Meidam of Green Bay, and Joyce (Ray) Gerow of Kaukauna.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marlene in 2003 brother s: Eugene (Mona) Driessen, Richard Driessen; and brothers-in-law: Chest er Skinkis, Dave Locy, and Dan Lappen.Funeral services for Lee will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2 004 at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Timothy Albrecht officiating. Int erment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call at t he funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service.Everyone will long remember Lee for his ability to fix nearly anything a nd his willingness to help his friends and neighbors in this way. He was h appy to help with countless odd jobs around their homes and yards, as we ll even doing car repair. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna

Leo married Meidam, Marlene Vera 8 May 1957, St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA. Marlene (daughter of Meidam, Adrian William and Nass, Leora E.) was born 8 Sep 1936, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 31 Jul 2003, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 31 Jul 2003, Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]