Orlen D. VanDriessche

Orlen D. VanDriessche, age 89, of Olivet, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born June 21, 1932, in Albion, the son of Gerard and Mildred (Sebolt) VanDriessche. Orlen grew up in rural Olivet, and graduated from Olivet High School with the class of 1950. On June 20, 1953, he married Jane Sharp at the family farm in Olivet. Together, Orlen and Jane faithfully raised a beautiful family and cherished each and everyone of them. Orlen was a devoted Christian, and was never afraid to share his faith in Christ with anyone he met. Orlen was a member of the Lee Center United Methodist Church, and served as a lay leader for many years. He was past president of the Albion/Marshall Chapter of the Gideon’s. In his spare-time he enjoyed attending the Olivet High School basketball games and traveling with friends to harness racing events around the area.
Orlen is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane; children: Robert (JoAnn) VanDriessche of Olivet, Sharon Klingler of South Carolina, Connie (Bruce) Lack of Olivet; 12 granchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; sisters: Nancy Bumgarner and Ardella VanDenDriessche.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Anderson; and granddaughter, Gloria Klingler.
A private graveside service for the family was held at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet. The family received friends on Monday, February 14, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee Township Hall.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Orlen’s memory to the Lee Center United Methodist Church or The Gideon’s International.
To view Orlen’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home of Charlotte.