Frances J. Driessen

Age 82, passed away at her home on Monday, June 7, 2004. Fran was born in Appleton on June 12, 1921, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Bendixen) Hopfensperger. She attended Appleton High School, and graduated in 1931. She married Leo Driessen on February 16, 1946 at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Appleton; Leo survives. As a young woman, Fran worked in the accounting department at Kimberly Clark, but many will recall that she worked part time as a tailoring instructor at FCTI in Appleton for over twenty years. In addition to her wonderful sewing skills, Fran also enjoyed working crossword puzzles, was an avid bridge player, and was a member of the American Bridge League. She and Leo traveled extensively, and Fran always held fond memories of the couple’s trip to France. Over the years, Fran was very involved in the affairs of the church, and had donated countless hours of her time to various committees and organizations. Fran also had the reputation of making the very best homemade toffee around – only a few were privileged to have her special recipe.

Fran is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years: Leo Driessen of Kaukauna; two daughters: Jane Driessen of St. Paul, Minnesota and Andrea Driessen of Seattle, Washington; two sons: Paul (Dvorah) Driessen of Fairfax, Virginia and their children Ari and Amy, and Joe (Karen) Driessen of Apple Valley, Minnesota and their daughters Elizabeth and Allison; a brother: Joseph (Wendy) Hopfensperger of Appleton; a brother-in-law: Jule Schommer; three sisters-in-law: Ann Driessen, Marion Driessen, and Marion Driessen. Fran was preceded in death by her parents, a son Christopher, brothers Clarence, Edward, and Robert; sisters Barbara, Agnes, Marion, and Gertrude; brothers-in-law Everett, Quentin, Robert, Norbert, and Floyd; and sisters-in-law Margaret and Lozelle.

A memorial funeral liturgy for Fran will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 11, 2004 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9:00 AM until the hour of the service. A memorial fund in Fran’s name has been established.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna, Wisconsin 54130
920-766-6200