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Fredrick Driehs Obituary
age 80, of Clear Lake, Texas went home to heaven on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. He was born April 11, 1931 in Beaumont, Texas to Fredrick and Nevie Driehs. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1949, then joined the US Airforce. He served his country for four years, in Japan and France and fought in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1952.
Fred married his life-long love, Mary Alice Davis on December 17, 1954. Fred worked in oilfield equipment manufacturing and successfully ran a family accounting business with his wife in the Houston/Clear Lake area for over 50 years.
Fred was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where he volunteered for many years as an usher and a greeter. As a recovering alcoholic, he was passionate about helping others and spent many years serving in prison ministry, where he gave his testimony and led many prisoners to Christ.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alice Driehs; sons Rick Driehs, Steve Driehs, and his wife Debbie; daughters Valerie Driehs, Tracy Driehs, and her husband Mark Slator, and Suzy Wilson, and her husband Kyle; his grandchildren Stephanie Longrigg, and her husband Mark, Jennifer McHone, and her husband Shawn, David Driehs, Carissa Driehs, Sierra, Summer, and Sloan; and great-grand-children, Zach, Avery, Tristen, Kindle, Faith, and Jake.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Joe Pouzar and his staff for their excellent care and compassion these last few years.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 22 at 10:00am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay, a reception will follow the service. His final resting place will be the Houston National Cemetery on Veterans Memorial Drive.
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for Fredrick Driehs
Chris Ferrugia
October 13, 2023
This just popped up in my inbox. What a Great Man and Great Friend.
Big Fred I always think about you and Mary all the time. You both will always be dearly loved and missed.
I always remembered you saying ( Hells Fire and All )
We will meet again my Great Friend. Say Hello to Mrs Mary for me Brother.
Man how I miss you and your beautiful Wife.
They broke the molds when we lost you two. I love yall and miss yall.
Chris Ferrugia
Diane Ferrugia
October 13, 2020
We think of you often Fred and really miss seeing you and your sweet wife Mary. We lost two very special people but take comfort knowing the two of you are forever together in heaven watching over all of us.
We Love & miss y’all.
Diane & Chris Ferrugia ✝❤
Uncle Bubba.
Gina Graff
October 28, 2011
Peace has been found. You are brand new and running around no aches no pains and no worries to be bothered by. You left many behind,, but the family you are with now is where it all began and God's love what more could one want? Just another story or hug but we will make up for it one day in the sky. Love ,Gina
October 23, 2011
Sweet Mary, Clyde and I were so sad to hear about Freddie. As you know I had many great times at his house while in High School as Freda was such a wonderful friend of mine. Freddie was always so full of fun and I am so proud of how his life turned out. I know you have a wonderful family to help you during this time. I have sweet memories of my time at their home. Love you, Joanne
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Fred's Son
October 21, 2011
Dad was a good hearted man. Money was never that important to Dad. Had 5 kids and was always there to support us when we needed it. He worked all his life and his money went to his family. I hope I can be half the man my Dad was. He was my Hero and friend I will miss him so much. Lord, take good care of him. Thank you for letting us enjoy life with him for so many years. Dad I was proud to be your son. See you again when its my time to come home to Heaven. Don't worry about Mom, we will take good care of her. Love you your son.
Fred's Son
October 21, 2011
Dad was a good hearted man. Money was never that important to Dad his family was. Had 5 kids and was always there to support us when we needed it. He worked all his life and his money went to his family. I hope I can be half the man my Dad was. He was my Hero and friend I will miss him so much. Lord, take good care of him. Thank you for letting us enjoy life with him for so many years. Dad I was proud to be your son. See you again when its my time to come home to Heaven. Don't worry about Mom, we will take good care of her. Love you, your son.
Chris Ferrugia
October 20, 2011
Wow what can I say!!!! My friend!!!! My heart dropped when I heard the news of my friend "Big Fred" we have been friends for at least 30 years!!!! The world has lost one of the greats!!! We will miss him greatly!!! Freddy, Man I used to call him just to say what's going on!!! I know God has him now!!! But I will never forget him!!!!
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