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.…
Continue ReadingJenifer 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
Shaw Family
left a message on November 29, 2014:
We are so sorry for your loss. The God of All Comfort promises us that one day soon he's going to "swallow up death forever" and he "will wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) This has brought us comfort in our times of loss. We hope that it comforts you as well.
Helen
left a message on November 29, 2014:
Jen it was a pleasure to get to know you and become a friend in the very short time I knew you. You will be missed however you have just received your wings and now heaven has another Angel. RIP .
Marie Sumnicht
left a message on November 28, 2014:
Dear Fisch family,
I am so very sad to have heard about the passing of Jenny. I will always remember the special childhood times spent both on the baseball field and off with Jeanne, Joann and Jenny. Jenny was such a talented athlete and always had a smile. I loved being around all you girls. And I will always remember how you girls came up to see me the summer after Julia passed away. That meant so much to me.
I will be praying for all of you over the coming weeks and months. After losing my daughter 4 and a half years ago, I understand the immense pain and loss that is felt. I wish I could remove the ache in your hearts, but only God and time can do that. Treasure in your hearts all that Jenny brought to this life and know that she is now at peace, as is my Julia.
Love you all!!!
Jane Drifka
left a message on November 28, 2014:
Jenny was such an inspiration. Full of life and full of happiness. Always there for anyone that needed her. With an awesome smile and infectious laugh. I will forever miss my sister and we have all gained an Angel to watch over us. Thoughts and prayers for Bob, John and all the Fisch family. Jenifer was truly loved and will be missed immensely. Love, Jane Drifka
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Shaw Family
left a message on November 29, 2014:
We are so sorry for your loss. The God of All Comfort promises us that one day soon he's going to "swallow up death forever" and he "will wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) This has brought us comfort in our times of loss. We hope that it comforts you as well.
Helen
left a message on November 29, 2014:
Jen it was a pleasure to get to know you and become a friend in the very short time I knew you. You will be missed however you have just received your wings and now heaven has another Angel. RIP .
Marie Sumnicht
left a message on November 28, 2014:
Dear Fisch family,
I am so very sad to have heard about the passing of Jenny. I will always remember the special childhood times spent both on the baseball field and off with Jeanne, Joann and Jenny. Jenny was such a talented athlete and always had a smile. I loved being around all you girls. And I will always remember how you girls came up to see me the summer after Julia passed away. That meant so much to me.
I will be praying for all of you over the coming weeks and months. After losing my daughter 4 and a half years ago, I understand the immense pain and loss that is felt. I wish I could remove the ache in your hearts, but only God and time can do that. Treasure in your hearts all that Jenny brought to this life and know that she is now at peace, as is my Julia.
Love you all!!!
Jane Drifka
left a message on November 28, 2014:
Jenny was such an inspiration. Full of life and full of happiness. Always there for anyone that needed her. With an awesome smile and infectious laugh. I will forever miss my sister and we have all gained an Angel to watch over us. Thoughts and prayers for Bob, John and all the Fisch family. Jenifer was truly loved and will be missed immensely. Love, Jane Drifka
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