Frances J Hopfensperger

Female 1921 - 2004  (82 years)


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  • Name Frances J Hopfensperger 
    Born 12 Jun 1921  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 07 Jun 2004  Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Holy Cross Cemetery, Kaukauna, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I29574  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 30 Jul 2018 

    Father Joseph John Hopfensperger,   b. 19 Jul 1882, Darboy, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Jan 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Anna Eleanora Pauline Bendixen,   b. 25 Mar 1885, Waupaca, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 Jun 1967  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 27 Jul 1903  Price County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F9880  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leo Paul Driessen,   b. 17 May 1917,   d. 15 Feb 2014  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 16 Feb 1946  Sacred Heart Church, Appleton, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Christopher L Driessen,   b. 20 Oct 1949, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Sep 1997, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years)
     2. Paul Driessen
     3. Joseph Edward Driessen
     4. Jane Driessen
     5. Andrea Driessen
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F9882  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • 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