Driessen, Robert H.

1932 - 2012  (79 years)    Has 70 ancestors and 10 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Driessen, Robert H.
  Born	3 Sep 1932	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1950	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1950
  Military Service	Aft 1950
  Us Air Force
  Died	1 Sep 2012	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	4 Sep 2012
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Robert H. "Bob" Driessen, Little Chute, age 79, died Saturday September 1, 2012 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born in Little Chute on September 3, 1932 to the late Henry and Theresa (Van Elzen) Driessen. Bob was a lifelong member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and a graduate of St. John High School. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258, Little Chute. Bob married Rita Vanden Burgt on June 22, 1954 at St. John's. He retired from the Combined Locks Paper Company (Appleton Papers) after 40 years of service. Bob belonged to Fox Valley Golf Course, The Lox Mill Quarter Century Club and the Skulls. Dad was a kind and caring man who filled his life with love and happiness. He and mom cherished their time spent with family and friends at home, and at their cottage in Silver Cliff. Together Dad and Mom enjoyed attending the many sporting events and activities of both their children and grandchildren. When at home, Dad could often be found tinkering in his garage and yard, or creating something in his basement workshop. He crafted beautiful furniture, fun little lawn ornaments and many birdhouses and bird feeders. All were generously shared with his daughters, friends and numerous charities. Dad had his special spot in the house and up north from which he could watch the birds he so loved. They flocked to his birdhouses and the numerous feeders he attentively filled. Dad's other loves included daily visits to the library, reading, watching movies and playing games on his computer. Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rita; Daughters: Lu Ann Driessen (Scott Harris), Helena MT, and their children Ryan (fiancee Sara), Rachel, Jess and his children Cade and Jace, Cody (Geoff) and their children Madi and Myles. Linda (Steve) Bons, Little Chute, and their children Dr. Becky (special friend Mike), Joe, Amy (fiance Taylor) and Sally (special friend Zach). Donna (Stan) Schaffer, Little Chute, and their children Brianna & Courtney. Ellen (Tom) Teske, West De Pere, and their children Katilyn, Haley, Jacob and Olivia. He is further survived by his siblings: Bernice (Lew) Bain, Ron (Joanne) Driessen and Sharon (Bruce) Vande Hey; brothers and sisters-in-law: Robert "Bob" (Connie) Vanden Burgt and Mary Ellen "Babe" (Doc) Kloes; Godchildren: Sherry Smith, Jennifer Vanden Burgt, Lori Kalupa and Ken Kloes; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his infant daughters Mary and Jill; his parents Henry and Theresa Driessen; and father and mother-in-law John and Ruth Vanden Burgt. Visitation will be held Wednesday September 5, 2012 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. To sign the guest book please visit oconnellfh.com. The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers at Cherry Meadows. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. A sincere thank you also to the doctors and nurses, especially Dr. Swanson, Dr. Mortara and Dr. Marcoe. "Say Good Night Bob" Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from September 3 to September 4, 2012
  Photographs	see picture in Little Chute Centenial book, page 151
  Buried	5 Sep 2012	St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  	Driessen, Robert H. St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I61895	1FamilyTree | VicH_andDianeBrochtrup, AnnSchwarzHeiman85709, DougDietzen123958
  Last Modified	18 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Driessen, Henry,   b. 5 Aug 1906, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Aug 1999, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 93 years)
  Mother	VandenElzen, Theresa,   b. 17 Nov 1906, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 29 Oct 1992, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F20162	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	VandenBurgt, Rita A.,   b. 10 Apr 1934, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 25 Jun 2020, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 86 years)
  Children	1. Driessen, LuAnn   2. Driessen, Donna   3. Driessen, Ellen   4. Driessen, Mary,   b. 4 May 1957,   d. 4 May 1957  (Age 0 years) + 5. Driessen, Linda   6. Driessen, Jill,   b. 16 Jul 1970, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 5 Jan 1971, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 0 years)
  Last Modified	15 Aug 2022
  Family ID	F32705	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 3 Sep 1932 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1950 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 1 Sep 2012 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Buried - 5 Sep 2012 - St. John Catholic Cemetery, Little Chute, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  [S1342] St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1950, (St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1950). 61895 - St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1950