Driefer, John L.
May 21, 1932 – Dec. 14, 2008

Lt Col. USMC, Ret. John L. Driefer, Cape Coral, formerly of Longboat Key and Siesta Key, died Dec. 14, 2008. John served as a pilot with HMM-265 in Vietnam 1966-67. There will be no visitation. The family will spread ashes at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Jan; and daughters Leigh Tomlin and Christa Whitaker, of Cape Coral. John passed away at Hope Hospice House, Fort Myers, after a lengthy illness. The family suggest any memorial contributions be made to Hope Hospice House. Semper Fi, John.

Published in Herald Tribune on Jan. 7, 2009