Driessen, James M.

1923 - 2008  (85 years)

• Name	Driessen, James M.
  Birth	11 Jun 1923	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	2 Sep 2008	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	5 Sep 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  James Driessen, 85, Little Chute, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born June 11, 1923, in Little Chute, son of George and Rose (Hietpas) Driessen. Jim married Ramona "Mona" Mangold April 8, 1947, and she preceded him in death October 29, 1999. Mr. Driessen was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. He was employed at the Combined Locks Paper Mill until his retirement. Jim enjoyed carpentry, especially cabinet making along with gardening. He was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post #258, Little Chute. Mr. Driessen was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Jim is survived by his children: Barbara Driessen, Neenah; Steve (Barbara) Driessen, Cape Coral, Florida; Diane (Ronald) Demerath, Kaukauna; David Driessen, Little Chute; Donna Moede, Combined Locks and special friend, Richard Gleason; nine grandchildren: Jacki Kelly; Chris (Tanya) Kelly; Rose (Steve) Shedlock; Jill Driessen; Jason (Aimee) Demerath; Adam Demerath and special friend, Amber; Stacy Demerath; Eric Moede; Michael Moede; eight great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruth Locy, Little Chute; Carol Skinkis, Milwaukee; three sisters-in-law: Theresa Driessen, Kimberly; Margaret Ann (Sylvester) Vanevenhoven, Kaukauna; Carolyn Mangold, Green Bay; a brother-in-law, Julius Pritzl, Appleton; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Isabel Pritzl; Joyce Driessen; Joan Driessen; three brothers: Eugene (Dolores) Driessen; Leo (Marlene) Driessen; Richard Driessen; three brothers-in-law, David Locy, Chet Skinkis, Donald (Margaret) Mangold. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Fr. David Funk O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at the church from 2 p.m. Monday until 5 p.m. until the time of the mass. Full military honors will be performed following the mass by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post #258, Little Chute. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Jim's family wishes to thank Parkside Care Center and staff along with Dr. Brian Scott for their loving compassion and care. Verkuilen Funeral Home & Cremation Services James M. Driessen 6/11/1923 9/2/2008 Post Crescent 9/5/2008 C 6
  Tombstone	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  	Driessen, St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Burial	8 Sep 2008	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I62351	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298, VicH_andDianeBrochtrup, AnnSchwarzHeiman85709, DougDietzen123958
  Last Modified	5 Mar 2016

  
  

  Father	Driessen, George Theodore,   b. 8 Feb 1899, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 4 Dec 1975, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Hietpas, Rose Catherine,   b. 7 Feb 1901, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 24 Mar 1977, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F7876	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mangold, Ramona Margaret,   b. 28 Jun 1925, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 29 Oct 1999, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 74 years)
  Marriage	8 Apr 1946	Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Driessen, Steven,   b. 04 Jan 1950   d. 27 Jun 2021, OSF Richard Owen’s Hospice in Peoria, IL, USA (Age 71 years)   2. Driessen, David   3. Driessen, Diane   4. Driessen, Donna
  Family ID	F20318	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 Feb 2013