Driessen, Robert

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• Obituary: 13 Mar 2016; APC

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Obituary:
Robert F. Driessen, Kaukauna, age 71, died at his home Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna on September 18, 1944 to the late Robert and Marian (Coenen) Driessen. Robert married Bonnie Steffens at Holy Cross Parish on May 1, 1965. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2010. Bob owned and operated American Auto Transmission until his retirement in 2014. Bob was the president of Venture Touring Society (VTS) and was a member of the Valley Vettes. Together, he and Bonnie loved to ride around in their Corvette. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
Bob is survived by his sons: Todd (Nicole) and Craig (Heidi), both of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Dylan, Chase and Saylor; sister: Karen Geyso; and sisters and brothers-in-law: Betty Driessen, Marlene (Jim) Kilsdonk, Sharon Huss, Gary (Berne) Steffens, Linda Waters and Marc (Lee Ann) Steffens. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and especially his Valley Vette friends.
In addition to his parents and wife Bonnie, Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Vince and Lucy (Van Domelen) Steffens; brothers: Rick and Daryl Driessen; and brothers-in-law: Bill Geyso and Lee Steffens.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 14, 2016 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street Little Chute) beginning at 4:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral at 6:00 p.m. Deacon Vincent De Groot will officiate. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2016

Robert married Steffens, Bonnie 1 May 1965. Bonnie (daughter of Steffens, Vincent J. and VanDomelen, Lucy Ann) was born 25 Nov 1944, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Jun 2010, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Todd married Petersen, Nicole [Group Sheet]

Craig married Ranson, Jodi [Group Sheet]