- Lawrence G. Driessen, 89, of Appleton, was called home by his Lord and Savior at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Monday, March 9, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
Lawrence was born on January, 16, 1926, to the late Peter and Nellie (Williamsen) Driessen. As a boy, Lawrence attended St. Johns Catholic School. Later in life, he attended the School of Ministry in Florida. Lawrence was also a member of the Christ for the Nations Bible School in Dallas, TX, and a member of the Chuck Colsan Prison Ministry.
On July 28, 1944, Lawrence entered the military as a PFC CO D, 63rd INF. He received the Purple Heart during WWII in the Philippines, surviving shrapnel wounds from a fragmentary grenade. Lawrence was honorably discharged on July 10, 1946. On June 1, 1950, Lawrence was united in marriage to Lois Van Boxtel, the love of his life for 65 years.
Lawrence had a very strong faith and he used every opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Dad had a very deep love for his family, and greatly enjoyed family activities, including boating, camping, and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. Lawrence had a number of occupations, including farming, the Waldo Alfalfa Mill, and New Dawn Equipment, an entrepreneur and a visionary.
Lawrence is survived by his wife: Lois; his 7 children: Steve (Joan) Driessen, Spring Hill, TN; Ellen (Ken) Heraly, Kaukauna, WI; Karen (Charlie) Olson, Abrams, WI; Mary (James) Loritz, Kiel, WI; Sandy (George) Koehler, Sherwood, WI; Paul (Jane) Driessen, Darboy, WI; and Amy (Robert) Smith; Saint Cloud, FL; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Lawrence is further survived by 3 sisters and one brother, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. RICHMOND ST., APPLETON, with the Rev. Steve Driessen officiating. Family and friends may visit from 2:00 PM until the time of service. Full military honors will follow the service, presented by Jacob Coppus, American Legion Post 258, of Little Chute.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for "Jews out of Russia".
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Diane, his loving caretaker and friend.
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1926 - 2015 (89 years)
Has 74 ancestors and 7 descendants in this family tree.
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