Steve was a great friend. We spent time together, as co-workers at a restaurant where I had the pleasure of working with Vicki too ( when we were still in high school 😋). We played softball  together on several teams. Enjoyed parties with our friends, and I could go on. We miss you Steve and I pray that God is taking care of Vicki and your kids!

When I started training on the Mold Support Team at Stone Plastics I was not sure if the guys working in that position would welcome me. I started eating lunch with Steve and some of the other folks on first shift and Steve went out of his way to make me feel like a part of the group. He always included me in jokes and we had a lot of laughs. When I moved from first shift to third one of the things I missed most was joking with Steve, telling stories and just talking about life in general. I learned a lot from him and I will miss him.

Steve
 He was a great man to work with. I'm gonna miss him greatly. 
  Carl

I have had the pleasure of working with Steve for almost 15 years. Steve was a very caring selfless man. He always had a smile on his face when i seen him. Not a day would go by at work were Steve wouldn't crack a joke to me which always made me smile no matter what mood i was in. He was always calling me kiddo and every time I seen him he would always say "Hey kiddo". Steve will forever hold a place in my heart and i will miss him dearly. I am so thankful for the time I had working with him. There will never be another like him. There is such a void with him not being around. I miss him daily.

I remember when we would have 4th of July over at the farm.  And how much fun we had playing out side. And all the food we got to eat. Just being together was lot of fun. Steve and I graduated together. May God be with The family through out this time . You are in my prays


Steve, I worked with you at Batts and Stone Plastics.  I will always remember your great big SMILE.  It feels empty without you already.  Heaven gained an angel on Monday, May 13.  May God grant your family peace and to know that He is in control.    Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.  You were such a great asset to our company and will be dearly missed.

God Bless.

Steve was such a great joy to say "Good Morning" to each and every day at Stone Plastics.  I had to push him to smile, but he always had a great outlook on the day and was a positive role model for many.  

Oh the days when I let you know that you just might not have good facial color OR your lips were slightly blue and you just said "Oh I'm Fine and I am NOT going home!!"...  Mother Theresa, with the help of my partner in crime Mike, made you go home to rest.  (Steve only stayed mad at us for a few days)

You are in a better place now with no pain.  Watch over all of us my friend.  I look forward to meeting you at the heavenly gates with a BIG smile!!  I miss you more than words can say.

Continued prayers for Steve's dear family and friends.



Im really sorry for your loss, steve was a great man and coworker God bless you and give you strength.

I remember the times from camping at Little Switzerland.Always had a smile or a smart remark for me . 

Steve was a good friend of my dad Bill O'Brien. My siblings and I were at a lot of the softball games and we thought Steve was the coolest because he would always be on his motorcycle. He will be greatly missed.

Fun times working at Batts, and going to watch softball games. 


My thoughts have been all over the past couple of days. Steve was a mentor, and great man, and always put a smile on my face. He was genuine, truthful, and always there for you. 
   I first met Steve at Stone Plastics, he taught me a lot, took me under his wing and guided me. He became a great friend, a inspiration, and made a huge impact in my life. No matter what was going on, he always had a ear. Uncle Murphy seemed to be near by, when times got tough we said Uncle Murphy was in for a visit. 
  Now, a great man has gone home, we shall meet again Steve, save me a seat at the table. Thumper is coming. I am crying as I write this, I miss you big guy. Go Blue!
Jeff Gerrts

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Steven R. Driesenga

February 17, 1957 – May 13, 2019

Lakeshore Memorial Services

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