- Driessen, Robert E.680 Elder berry LaneKaukaunaAge 89, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 13, 200 3. Bob was born in Kaukauna on May 1, 1914, son of the late Edward and Lu cy (King) Driessen. On September 1, 1941, he married the former Marian Coe nen in Little Chute; she survives. As a young man, the local newspapers pr oclaimed him "The Wizard of the Saw." As the years, passed, the title beca me very accurate, for until his final day was known by all as a talented a nd creative woodworker. For many years, Bob was employed at Giddings and L ewis, and retired as the inspection department supervisor. He was employ ed there for a total for forty-five years. Bob was a gifted wood-worker, a nd shared his talents with many over the years. Many will remember the cou ntless hours he donated to the St. Paul Manor, helping to build staircase s, countertops, and picture frames there. In 1966, he began constructi on on the family summer home on White Potato Lake. In 1976, he retired a nd made the cottage his full-time home. There he continued with his woodwo rking and made a variety of items for his home, yard, and family members a nd friends. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his beloved grandchildr en and great-grandchildren. Some of them have inherited his woodworking ab ilities!Bob is survived by his wife of sixty-two years: Marian Driessen of Kaukaun a; three children: Karen Geyso of Kaukauna; Robert F. (Bonnie) Driess en of Kaukauna; Rick (Betty) Driessen of Kaukauna; nine grandchildren: Er ic (Jenny) Geyso, Alison (Dave) Spencer, Abbie Geyso, Todd (Nicole) Driess en, Craig Driessen, Robin Driessen, Darin (Michelle) Driessen, Traci Dries sen; five great-grandchildren: Dylan Driessen, Chase Driessen, Taylor Geys o, Caden Lambie, and Kiefer Lambie; a brother: Leo (Fran) Driessen of Kauk auna; two sisters-in-law: Marion Driessen of Oshkosh and Ann Driessen of K aukauna; a brother-in-law: Jule Schommer of Wausau. Bob is further surviv ed by Marian's sisters: Rose Kavanaugh of Little Chute and Lea (Bob) Stadl er of Kelly Lake; and her sister-in-law: Orpha Coenen of Little Chut e; as well as by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Bob w as preceded in death by his parents, his adopted son Daryl Driessen, siste rs Lozelle Schommer and Margaret (Tip) Reetz; his twin brother Norbert Dri essen, brothers Everett (Julia) Driessen, Floyd Driessen, and Quintin (Hel en) Driessen; a son-in-law Bill Geyso; brothers-in-law Andrew Coenen and R ichard (Delores) Coenen; and a sister-in-law: Esther (Joe) Kuborn.The funeral liturgy for Bob will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 1 7, 2003 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna wi th Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemeter y. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 - 3: 00 PM and again Monday at the church from 10 AM until the hour of the serv ice. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bob's na me for the building fund at Holy Cross Church.
FARGO FUNERAL HOME400 W. Wisconsin AvenueKaukauna 766-6200
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1914 - 2003 (89 years)
Education - High School
