Jenifer E. Drifka

Jenifer E. Drifka, age 51, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. Jenifer was born on March 1, 1963, in Neenah, to Bonnie Mae Fisch and the late James Richard Fisch.

Jenifer was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was well-known for her caring and giving nature. Jenifer was truly family-oriented. She enjoyed running, down-hill skiing, golf, snowmobiling and knitting. Jenifer was a loving and dedicated mother to her son John, always supporting him and so proud of all of his achievements.

Jenifer graduated from California State University-Sacramento in 1986 with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She began her career in property management and accounting. Since 1997 she has been a broker/owner in Drifka Group, Inc. with an emphasis in property management, sales and leasing. Jenifer was a BPOR, a member of the Wisconsin Realtors Association, National Association of Realtors, Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin, and Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Robert; her son John Heffernon; her mother; her step-father, Bill Leonard; her step-daughters, Jennifer Drifka and Christina Drifka; her siblings, Jane E. Rufe, JoAnn Drews, Jeanne (Tom) Baker, Joe Fisch and James Fisch; and her sister-in-law, Rita Brafford. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jenifer was preceded in death by her father and her brother Jon Fisch.

The Funeral Liturgy will be at NOON on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at HOLY SPIRIT/HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staffs at AMC-Emergency Room and AMC ICU, for their loving care. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com