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Robert Driessen 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.
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Brad Wessley
March 21, 2016
To Bob's Children & Grandchildren. Kathy and I always enjoyed the time we spent with Bob. He was a fine fellow. Brad & Kathy Wessley - FOX VETTES
March 16, 2016
To Bob's family you are in our thoughts and prayers. So enjoyed being with Bob at Corvette meetings and rides. Great fella. Will be missed.
Steve Driessen
March 16, 2016
To cousin Bobby's extended family, so sorry to hear of his passing. Always enjoyed spending time with him and swapping Corvette stories. He will be in our prayers.
Yvette Sanpaka
March 14, 2016
Our condolences to Bob's entire family.
Martin & Yvette Sanpaka from Valley Vettes
Joseph Driessen
March 13, 2016
To my cousin Bob's entire family, please accept the heartfelt condolences of my family. He was a good friend, a good father, a good husband, a good brother.
March 13, 2016
Craig sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad'
Marlene Johnson
Robin
March 12, 2016
For Uncle Bob
Robin
March 12, 2016
Hi, Todd, Craig & families. So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Bob. Thinking of you guys.
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