Raymond Driessen

 Raymond Michael Driessen - (Ray) - Age 83, died Nov. 1, 2022, at his home in Kaukauna, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. Ray was born on June 27, 1939, in Appleton to Florence and Raymond Driessen. He grew up in Dundas, attended St. Francis in Hollandtown and then graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1957. He married Judith (Judy) Lamers and together raised five children. After "Blackie" retired from Van Abel's in Hollandtown, where he worked for over 60 years, and Badger Northland/Miller St. Nazianz, he enjoyed volunteering for the Kaukauna Athletic Club, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and St. Joe's Food Program. Ray was preceded in death by his young son: Mark, his parents, his sister: Darlene, and his in-laws: Mary and Gordon Lamers. Ray is survived by his wife of 63 years, his children: Debra (Bob) Dakins, Diane (Skeff Thomas) Driessen, Michael (Nancy) Driessen, Nancy (Mark) Gerrits, Sharon (Sherry VanderArk) Driessen, a sister: Joann Van Hammond; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren and his in-laws: Jim and Janice Lamers, Joan and Fred Pennings and Jerry and Sandy Lamers. Funeral services were held Nov. 7 at Wichmann Funeral Homes, Fargo Funeral Home of Kaukauna. Interment will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. For more information and to express condolences, please visit www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com.

Fargo Funeral Home, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna  766-6200, online condolences, www.wichmannfargo.com