Charles Driesman

Charles W. "Charlie" Driesman, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on November 8, 2016. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 26 years of service and was a member of Crestwood Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lyndon #960.

Charlie was born on April 14, 1928, Louisville, Kentucky to the late William and Gertrude (Clark) Driesman. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Becki Bailey, first wife Gladys "Tootsie" Driesman.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carolyn (Allender ) Driesman, step sons, Gary (Barbara) Swan, Robert (Janet) Swan, granddaughter, Trish (John) Bailey-Riggle, step grandsons, Steven Swan, Chris (Jennifer) Swan, Thomas (Charly) Noonan, William (Anita) Noonan, Alan Poppelwell, step granddaughter, Emily (Perry) Moore, ten step great-grandchildren, and niece Kathy (Tim) Priddy.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home – East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville 40243).

His funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home - East Louisville with burial to follow at Floydsburg Cemetery.

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