Sharon Marie Dreger

Sharon (Hoffmann) Dreger, 86, of Kaukauna, entered into Eternal Life on December 2, 2025. She was born March 29, 1939, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, to George and Marie (Grawey) Hoffmann.

As a registered nurse, Sharon dedicated her life to caring for others, serving patients from newborns to the elderly across various roles. Her commitment to the profession extended beyond direct care, as she supported her colleagues, taught, and consistently worked to advance the field of nursing.

Sharon’s creativity showed through her love of crafts, especially quilting. A lifelong learner, she took great joy in preserving family history and fostering connections among loved ones over generations. Her efforts to keep family ties strong were a cherished part of her legacy.

Sharon was deeply committed to her Catholic faith, always prioritizing her spiritual growth. Influenced by her faith, Sharon consistently modeled these values for her family and others, making her a source of strength and inspiration to those around her.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jerome (Jerry) Dreger; children, Lisa Bishop (Sauk City), Steve Dreger (Neenah), and Tricia Dreger (Kaukauna); grandchildren, Danielle (Ron) Westenberger (Neenah), Cassandra Dreger (Kaukauna), Nicole Bishop (Prairie du Sac), and Sam Bishop (Waunakee); and great-grandson, Isaac Boettcher (Neenah). She is further survived by siblings Robert (the late Sharon) Hoffmann (Clintonville), Raymond (the late Sharon) Hoffman (Brookfield), Michael (Linda) Hoffmann (Ithaca, NY), and Mary Hoffman (Camano Island, WA), and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Sister Mary de Sales, Daniel Hoffmann, and Father Philip Hoffmann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kaukauna, WI at 11:00 a.m. on December 10, 2025, with Fr. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

The family wishes to express gratitude to Sharon’s medical team, ThedaCare Cancer Center, ThedaCare Hospice, her physicians, and caregivers.

A special thank-you to her spiritual family, Fr. Ben, Fr. Mark, Fr. Luke, and Fr. Sudha, the dedicated women who brought Communion on Sundays, the priests and consecrated women of The Society of Jesus Christ the Priest in Sauk City and Spain for their prayers and Holy Masses offered.

The Dreger family extends heartfelt thanks to her close nursing school classmates and friends, her granddaughter, Cassandra, for her loving care and delicious meals, to her husband, Jerry, for his devoted care, which allowed Sharon to remain at home during her illness, and to all who offered prayers, care, and support. The unseen sacrifices for Sharon and her family have been beyond measure and a true gift.