ABBOT PENNINGS COUNCIL COUNCIL # 3955
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

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February 2024

Ron Coenen


January 2024

Phil Wittman

Phil helped coordinate the volunteers and volunteered himself for the Roses for Life event at St. Mary's.


December 2023

Bryan Rottier

Bryan is a key member of the Christmas Tree committee in helping organize and setup the tree lot. Bryan also worked long shifts at the lot selling trees.


November 2023

Dave Buchberger

Dave participates in working Christian Outreach and helping out with Christmas Tree tagging.


October 2023

Scott Genson

Scott has helped out with Punt Pass and Kick and also serving Coffee and Juice after mass.


September 2023

Tony Broullire


August 2023

Tom Diedrich

Tom worked multiple shifts of the Brown County Fair Parking. Tom worked long hours in the weather making sure that the cars were parked in an orderly fashion.


July 2023

Pat Lennon

Pat has been coordinating the Brat Barn fundraisers. In addition to those, he has also taken on coordinating the 7 on 7 football camp at WDP. Pat organizes the events, setups early, stays late and make sure the stand does not run out of food. These are all fund raising activities that go to help support local youth groups and charities.


June 2023

Steve Cribben

Steve was awarded the Knights of Columbus Medallion Award for outstanding service April 28 2023. The award is the highest honor for achievements in membership and Council leadership. Steve has a long list of leadership roles and has recruited many Knights in the last 26 years. This award is but a small thanks for the contributions


May 2023

Bake Jon

Jon Bake is a new member that is involved with activities and projects. He was involved with the food pantry pick up, DePere Christian Outreach, Walk to Mary, Tootsie Roll Drive and other activities. Jon has gotten off on a strong path. We really appreciate his efforts and attitude.


April 2023

Jim Scharine

Jim regularly volunteers at De Pere Christian Outreach, the free-throw tournament and "The Gathering Place'. It is heart warming to see a brother Knight who regularly gives back to the community. Thank you, Jim, for your time and talents. Your efforts are being recognized. Jim has been a Knight for only several years but is gaining visibility in the Council and Our Lady of Lourdes.


March 2023

Christian Steire

Chris has directed the Community programs for the Council for several years. During the last year the Council has hosted the Council and State Punt/Pas/Kick competition, the diocese free-throw contest. Chris and his family serve on the Our Lady of Lourdes School Board, Religious education program and contribute to the parish in many other ways.


February 2023

Kevin Lezotte

Kevin makes himself available to his parish and the Knights of Columbus projects. Kevin has loyally helped with cleaning up chairs for refurbishing at Our Lady of Lourdes parish and the De Pere Christian Outreach. Thanks for your help and support


January 2023

Jeff LeMeiux

Jeff is a two-year member of the Council. Upon joining the Council, he became active in leadership. Jeff readily commits his time to the St Francis Parish and the Knight Activities at the Parish. Jeff is a good man and Strong Catholic and fine example of a Christian gentleman.


December 2022

John Fink


November 2022

JJ Simpson

JJ Simpson is a regular volunteer for the youth and athletics contests conducted by the K of C. This year he volunteered for four free throw contests. The free throw contests allow almost 1000 De Pere youth to test their free throw skills. JJ fills volunteer slots at four of the sites at our last count. Thank you for the time and coaching skills you bring to the contests.


October 2022

Brian Pritzl

Brian stepped forward to help with obtaining the use of the De Pere High School stadium for the Wisconsin Punt/Pass and Kick Championship for November 5, 2022. He then established the refreshment counter for the event. Thanks, for the effort and determination to help the State KofC conduct the 2022 State PPK competition.


September 2022

Phil Wittman

Phil fills the role of the Council roundtable leadership for the St Mary's site. Phil is the go-to knight for the site, contributing to the Marriage Prayer program and the punt/Pass and Kick program. Thanks, Phil, for your contributions


August 2022

James Hoffman

Jim remains active with the Council. He has readily volunteered for Walk to Mary and Brown County Fair parking to name several projects. Jim held the office of Grand Knight several years ago and continues to help out when possible.


July 2022

Mike Donovan


June 2022

Mike Lee

Mike is a new Knight of Columbus. He volunteers often at the De Pere Christian Outreach facility. He sets a wonderful example of service and charity for the Council. Congratulations Mike, and thanks for your diligent work.


May 2022

Herb Kocken

Herb organized the 37th Green Bay Diocesan Clergy Appreciation Night. That banquet is held to honor the priests and sisters in the Diocese for their service. The council also awarded scholarships for two seminarians and one novice. Thank you, Herb.


April 2022

Scott Crevier

Scott has taken an active roll in the LIFE and FAITH programs for the council. Scott hosts a rosary garden podcast that prays the Rosary several times per month. ROSARYGARDEN.net is the site


March 2022

Tim Bald

Tim is a ready volunteer for DePere Christian Outreach, Packer ticket scanning, Free Throw Contest. our organization requires many volunteers, but Tim makes himself available for many events during the year. Our thanks and this certificate are a small recognition of his efforts.


February 2022

Scott Seidl

Scott Seidl works behind the scenes to develop our Council's digital footprint. Scott has taken on the Facebook postings and lately developed the Sign-Up Genius posts and helped to develop a Knight interest survey. Scott is active with the parish helping the day school with various fund raisers. We are proud of Scott's contributions to our parish, and the Knights of Columbus Council 3955


January 2022

Bob Green

The Knights of Columbus scan tickets at Lambeau Field before home football games. Bob has volunteered for last four game this year. Bob displays cheerful attitude while scanning tickets during cold games on holidays and into the evening. Bob exemplifies the Knights of Columbus by helping people everyday.


December 2021

Mike Hannon

Mike is a tireless volunteer for the Council. He is the guy that is completing tasks and organizing work behind the scenes. He is a true go to person for volunteer work. Many thanks Mike, you are dependable, logical and involved


November 2021

Scott Crevier

Scott is active with the council in establishing the Rosary programs for the three parishes of the council.


October 2021

Bob Lex


September 2021

Chris Thelen

Chris has presented a strong witness presentation to encourage Our Lady Of Lourdes parishioners to consider membership in the Knights of Columbus brotherhood. He has used his spare time to pursue Knights that have become inactive and prospects. This is behind the scenes work that gets little notice and absorbs many hours. Thank you


August 2021

Shrader Shawn

Shawn is a reliable volunteer. Ready to volunteer for the Brown County Fair car parking project, Packer scanning and most other requests of his volunteer time and effort.


July 2021

Abe Allen


June 2021

Steve Vermeulen


May 2021

Adam Hock


April 2021

Dave Grimmer


March 2021

Andre Jacque


February 2021

Scott Crevier


January 2021

Bob Green

The Knights of Columbus volunteer for scanning tickets at Lambeau Field during Packer home games. Bob volunteered for the last four. We appreciate the sacrifice of standing in the cold and yet is always cheerful. Bob is a strong example of a Knight of Columbus by helping people every day.


January 2021

Fran De Cleene


December 2020

Gene Micke


November 2020

Jesse Zastrow


October 2020

John Fink


September 2020

John Wilmet


August 2020

Daryl Hutjens


July 2020

John Mueller


June 2020

Eric LeBrun


June 2020

Matt Mueller


May 2020

Roger Nienhaus


May 2020

Steve Vermeulen


April 2020

Larry Vande Hei


March 2020

Patrick Daanen


February 2020

Ron Van Dyck


January 2020

Pat Lennon


December 2019

Dave Mancl


November 2019

Rick Johnson


October 2019

Steve Cribben


September 2019

Paul Kramer


August 2019

Mike Cotter


July 2019

David Wheeler


June 2019

Scott Genson


May 2019

Randy Hock


April 2019

Larry Vande Hei


March 2019

Joe Maar


February 2019

Chris Steier


January 2019

Neil Basten


December 2018

Erich Lennon


November 2018

Henry Nooyen


October 2018

Bob Lex


September 2018

Pat Moran


August 2018

Shawn Shrader


July 2018

Father Benny Jacob


June 2018

Chris Steier


May 2018

Mike Hannon


April 2018

Wayne Van Asten


March 2018

Ron Van Dyck


February 2018

Dave Touchet


January 2018

Drew Weisse


December 2017

Father Sebastian Schalk


November 2017

Jeff Jorgensen


October 2017

Lou Cyganek


September 2017

Stan Kacmarynski


August 2017

Doug Vanden Langenberg


July 2017

David Wheeler


June 2017

Dale Brown

Dale took leadership at OLOL's newest Ecumenical Partnership for Housing (EPH) home. He coordinated the workers who put in over 140 hours of service prepping and painting the house for new guests to move in. Dale also volunteered to become our new Chancellor. He will be coordinating all of the council's charity requests. Congratulations Dale!


May 2017

Pat Lennon

Pat took leadership of the Festival Brat Fry's this Spring. He coordinates the workers in support of the organizations like the West De Pere Honor Society. Additionally, Pat volunteered to become our new Advocate starting in July. He will fill a much needed role in support of our candidates as they take their degrees. Congratulations Pat!


April 2017

Steve Cribben

Each year, Steve plays an important part in the Tootsie Roll sale by being the recipient of 50 or so cases of Tootsie Rolls. He also has an important roll in the selection of the funds designated to Syble Hopp, Special Peoples Program and Religious Ed programs that benefit from Tootsie Rolls. When not donating numerous hours to the KC's, Steve is active as an Associate in the Norbertine Order. In his role, Steve leads in participates in the education of future members of the Order. Thanks Steve for your service!


March 2017

Phil Wittman

Phil has been our Advocate for the past two years. Once again, he put together a large number of Brother Knights to complete their second and third degrees at OLOL in March. Phil is also our Roundtable Coordinator for St. Mary's Church in Ledgeview where he acts as our advocate to support Father Getchel and the parish. Phil will be stepping down from his position this Summer. The council wants to thank him for all the assistance he gave us as part of the Officer's team. Congrats Phil!


February 2017

Eric LeBrun

Eric has been our Youth Committee leader for a number of years. The responsibility lies on Eric to run a successful program each year through the coordination of several different program chairman. We have one of the most successful youth programs in the diocese and a good amount of credit is due to Eric's leadership. Congrats Eric!


January 2017

Ron Van Dyck

Ron Van Dyck ran the most successful Knowledge Contest we have had in our council. He was able to engage all of the schools, both Catholic and public, in De Pere. Over 920 tests were graded and awards given out to many of the area's finest students. In addition to the contest, Ron helps out at Lambeau Field almost every game as well as the Resch Center events. Congratulations Ron!


December 2016

Eugene Coonen

Gene Coonen was instrumental in leading one of our largest turnouts in council Free Throw Contest in our history. Over 800 youth participated in this years events and the De Pere area schools. It takes much coordination and follow through to make this event a success. Congratulations to Gene as our December Knight of the Month!


November 2016

Brian Pritzl

Brian was instrumental in having the State Punt Pass & Kick event go smoothly. He was able to get access to the press box so that we could announce all of the activities during the football and soccer challenges. Brian is also very active helping out at the Reach Center and Lambeau Field ticket scanning. Congratulations Brian and thanks for all your help!


October 2016

Brian Tomac

Brian was instrumental in our project to build a new storage facility for our council. His help was valuable in planning and designing a building to fit our needs. Brian also helped work several games ticket scanning for the Packers this season. Congratulations Brian!


September 2016

Dick Suslick


August 2016

Bob Lex

Congratulations to Bob Lex on being named August Knight of the Month. Bob helped out a top Packer games in August. He has been a ready volunteer each season at Lambeau Field. In the past Bob has also volunteered with his family during our Tootsie Roll Program. Thanks for your service Bob!


July 2016

Wayne Van Asten

Our council could not run as well as it does without an outstanding Financial Secretary. Wayne keeps our council humming along each month and year with his excellent leadership. He is the Grand Knights right hand man. I could not lead well without Wayne's help. Congratulations Wayne!


June 2016

Rick Johnson

Rick has consistently been one of our active Knights. He is involved in activities with teen brat fry's, Bridge Between Retreat House, OLOL Picnic Booyah preparation and Packer Ticket Scanning. Always willing to lend a hand. We are proud to have Rick Johnson as our June Knight of the Month.


May 2016

Gene Micke

Gene is an active member of our council who participates in many activities. Recently he helped with the renovation of the OLOL school playground. Gene also helps at the Resch Center for the many events we have. Congratulations Gene!


April 2016

Pat Phillips

Congratulations to Pat Phillips as our April 2016 Knight of the Month. Pat was involved with the Tootsie Roll Program in April. he also is part of the One Degree Youth North Ministry which offers pilgrimages and mission trips for youth. He is also involved as a leader with the CEW program for men. Congratulations Pat!


March 2016

Phil Wittman


February 2016

Arei DeWall


January 2016

Tom Franzen


December 2015

Henry Nooyen & Mike Hannon


November 2015

Eugene Coonen


October 2015

Greg Bottei


September 2015

Dave Brissette


August 2015

Phil Wittman


July 2015

Richard Porior


June 2015

Joe Maar


May 2015

Drew Destiche

 
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