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From '01-'19: Themes, performers and photos from Richard Driehaus' Lake Geneva birthdays
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From '01-'19: Themes, performers and photos from Richard Driehaus' Lake Geneva birthdays

  • Oct 26, 2021
  • Oct 26, 2021

From the Beach Boys to Mary Wilson of the Supremes, the late Richard Driehaus' annual birthday celebration in late July in Lake Geneva did not disappoint. 

He spared no expense from the invitation to the entertainment. While the guest list was limited, everyone on the lake enjoyed his annual firework show that did not disappoint.

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Watch now: Lake Geneva Philanthropist, Chicago businessman Richard Driehaus remembered

Driehaus with Jay Leno

Driehaus with Jay Leno

Richard Driehaus poses with comedian Jay Leno during his 2017 themed drive-in party.

Allen Bourgeois, submitted by Driehaus Capital

Ooh Là Là Cher Paris!

Ooh Là Là Cher Paris!

Ooh Là Là Cher Paris! was the theme of the Driehaus party in 2014.

Allen Bourgeois

Beach Blanket Birthday

Beach Blanket Birthday

The theme of Richard Driehaus’ 2013 birthday was beach blanket birthday and featured the Golden Boys: Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell.

Driehaus Capital

Richard Driehaus

Richard Driehaus

Richard Driehaus died at 78 on March 9. The Chicago businessman who owned the Driehaus Estate in Lake Geneva earning the fortune he made and he knew how to enjoy it by celebrating extravagantly, preserving history and giving back to the community.

Submitted by Driehaus Capital Management

2017 Driehaus party

2017 Driehaus party

Driehaus talks to guests at his annual party in 2017.

Allen Bourgeois, submitted by Driehaus Capital

Annual fireworks

Annual fireworks

Fireworks lit up the sky after one of Driehaus annual parties, a display lake visitors looked forward to every year. Even in 2020 when there was no party. There were still fireworks to mark the occasion.

Allen Bourgeois

Spirit of '76

Spirit of '76

The Spirit of ‘76 party in 2018 in celebration of Richard Driehaus’ 76th birthday included music by the Beach Boys.

Allen Bourgeois

Richard on an elephant

Richard on an elephant

Richard Driehaus rides an elephant during his elaborate birthday party in 2007 in Lake Geneva. That year the theme of the party was Driehaus Circus.

Driehaus family collection

Floating poker chips

Floating poker chips

There were floating poker chips in the pond at Richard Driehaus' 77th birthday bash in 2019. 

Submitted photo, Regional News

Vintage car

Vintage car

Vintage cars from the 007 James Bond movies could be seen throughout Richard Driehaus' property for his 77th birthday bash. 

Submitted photo, Regional News

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Diana Ross performed at Richard Driehaus’ 77th birthday bash in Lake Geneva in 2019.

Submitted photo, Regional News

Acrobats serving champagne

Acrobats serving champagne

Richard Driehaus’ 77th birthday included an acrobat serving champagne upside down.

Submitted photo, Regional News

Glanworth Gardens

Glanworth Gardens

Glanworth Gardens, the Driehaus estate, is lit up for Richard Driehaus’ 77th birthday in 2019.

Submitted photo, Regional News

Circus theme of 2007

Circus theme of 2007

Driehaus 66

Driehaus 66

In 2008 the theme was Driehaus 66. 

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