Robert F. Driessen, Little Chute, age 87, died peacefully Monday, May 17, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Little Chute on September 12, 1922, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Schumacher) Driessen. Robert "Bob" married Regina Janssen on May 25, 1943 at Holy Cross Parish, Kaukauna. Bob was a loving husband, and best friend to Regina, and a wonderful father and grandfather. Devoted to his family, he enjoyed helping his children and grandchildren with their many home projects. Bob loved to volunteer his time to many civic organizations as a way of giving back to others. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 and was instrumental in the formation of what is now known as Fox Community Credit Union. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Bob is survived by his six children: Sharon (Paul) Sprangers, Colville, WA; Gary (Chris), San Antonio, TX; Keith (Paula), Little Chute; Debra (Steve) Mollen, Darboy; Mary (John) Eimmerman, Darboy; John (Amy), DePere; 20 grandchildren: Stephanie (Mark) Sprangers-Johnson, Kristen (Eric) Genoway, Todd (Amy), Tim (Meredith), and Mike Sprangers, Barry (Heather), Gregg, and Brett Mollen, Sarah (Nicholas) Berger, David Eimmerman, Jeramie (Kerry), Eric (Charmaine), Paul (Marci), Jonathan (Tanya), Craig (Shanna), Kevin (Kate), Mark (Monie), Ryan (Beth), Emily, and Kyle Driessen; 20 great grandchildren; a brother and sister: Ken (Joan) Driessen and Pat Janssen; a sister-in-law Arlene Eake. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Regina Driessen; his two granddaughters: Angie Lea and Natasha; one great granddaughter: Anna; brothers and sisters: Fred (Marion) Driessen, Dorothy (Vince) Godschalx, Barb (Dave) Hartman; his father and mother-in-law John and Bernice Janssen; brothers and sisters-in-law: Clifford (Shirley) and Floyd(Eva), and Francis Janssen, Rosalie Collier, and Jim Jansen.

Visitation will be held Thursday May 20, 2010 beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute). The Rev. David J. Funk O.F.M. Cap. will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. Committal St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

A special thank you to Dr. Jack Meyer, his staff (Tina and Sue), Theda Care at Home Hospice and clergy for the wonderful care and prayers provided to our family.