June 2025
Steve Cribben
Steve is the Membership Director for our Council and we met and surpassed our recruiting goal for the past fraternal year. |
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May 2025
Cory Timm
Cory was very active this month volunteering with the Knights. Cory volunteered to sell Tootsie Rolls, work the registration as the Knights of Columbus State Convention, and de-boning chicken for the bo0yah for the Our Lady of Lourdes Church Picnic. |
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April 2025
Brian Pritzl
Brian has been active in multiple activities with the Knights and now has volunteered to become the Round Table member for St. Mary's. |
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March 2025
Steve Jakups
Steve has been volunteering with Roses for Life and the Free Throw contest. Steve is active at mass at Our Lady of Lourdes as a Eucharistic Minister |
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February 2025
John Shimek
John worked at Christian Outreach helping sort intake as part of our Community progam. |
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January 2025
Jeff LeMieux
Jeff reserved St. Francis and St. Mary for our Jan and Feb Council Meetings. He also participated in the Roses for Life drive at St. Francis as well as recruited others to work it along with recruiting for St. Mary. |
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December 2024
Pat Loomis
Pat works De Pere Christian Outreach and helped with the Christmas Tree program. Pat is also active in the mass at Our Lady of Lourdes. |
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November 2024
Joshua Brandenburg
Joshua participated in the Membership Drive at St. Mary's. Joshua was very helpful in talking with perspective members and recruiting after the masses. |
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October 2024
Greg Bottie
Greg has recently participated in the Punk Pass and Kick Competition and also participated in the 40 Days for Life Walk. Greg also took a turn leading the Rosary during the event. |
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September 2024
Todd Mader
Todd volunteered to work the Council Punt Pass and Kick contest. Todd also helped load up all the supplies and return them back after the event was done. |
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August 2024
Ron Van Dyck
Ron suggested and then coordinate a Mass at the Brown County Fair. It was a great mass that was attended by many of our council prior to our Family Picnic. It was a great idea with a great turn out. |
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July 2024
Jim Crabb
Jim was part of the Silver Rose event at Our Lady of Lourdes. Jim read the opening introduction and was part of the program that was put together for the event. |
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June 2024
Dan Hilbert
Dan works multiple shifts at De Pere Christian outreach and volunteers for other activities throughout the year like Brat Barns and the Christmas Tree program. |
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May 2024
Erich Lennon
Erich worked a shift for the Tootsie Roll program and then stepped up to be a last minute replacement for someone taking another shift. Erich also worked the OLOL Booyah crew deboning chicken. |
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April 2024
Drew Destiche
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March 2024
Eugene Micke
Eugene is active in the council along with his two sons James and Joe. Eugene also includes his grandchildren in the volunteering and brought them along to the 40 Days for Life Walk. |
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February 2024
Ron Coenen
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January 2024
Phil Wittman
Phil helped coordinate the volunteers and volunteered himself for the Roses for Life event at St. Mary's. |
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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. |
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November 2023
Dave Buchberger
Dave participates in working Christian Outreach and helping out with Christmas Tree tagging. |
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October 2023
Scott Genson
Scott has helped out with Punt Pass and Kick and also serving Coffee and Juice after mass. |
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September 2023
Tony Broullire
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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December 2022
John Fink
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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July 2022
Mike Donovan
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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November 2021
Scott Crevier
Scott is active with the council in establishing the Rosary programs for the three parishes of the council. |
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October 2021
Bob Lex
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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 |
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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. |
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July 2021
Abe Allen
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June 2021
Steve Vermeulen
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May 2021
Adam Hock
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April 2021
Dave Grimmer
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March 2021
Andre Jacque
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February 2021
Scott Crevier
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January 2021
Fran De Cleene
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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. |
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December 2020
Gene Micke
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November 2020
Jesse Zastrow
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October 2020
John Fink
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September 2020
John Wilmet
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August 2020
Daryl Hutjens
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July 2020
John Mueller
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June 2020
Eric LeBrun
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June 2020
Matt Mueller
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May 2020
Roger Nienhaus
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May 2020
Steve Vermeulen
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April 2020
Larry Vande Hei
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March 2020
Patrick Daanen
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February 2020
Ron Van Dyck
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January 2020
Pat Lennon
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December 2019
Dave Mancl
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November 2019
Rick Johnson
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October 2019
Steve Cribben
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September 2019
Paul Kramer
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August 2019
Mike Cotter
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July 2019
David Wheeler
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June 2019
Scott Genson
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May 2019
Randy Hock
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April 2019
Larry Vande Hei
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March 2019
Joe Maar
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February 2019
Chris Steier
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January 2019
Neil Basten
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December 2018
Erich Lennon
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November 2018
Henry Nooyen
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October 2018
Bob Lex
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September 2018
Pat Moran
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August 2018
Shawn Shrader
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July 2018
Father Benny Jacob
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June 2018
Chris Steier
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May 2018
Mike Hannon
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April 2018
Wayne Van Asten
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March 2018
Ron Van Dyck
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February 2018
Dave Touchet
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January 2018
Drew Weisse
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December 2017
Father Sebastian Schalk
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November 2017
Jeff Jorgensen
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October 2017
Lou Cyganek
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September 2017
Stan Kacmarynski
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August 2017
Doug Vanden Langenberg
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July 2017
David Wheeler
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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September 2016
Dick Suslick
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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! |
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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! |
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March 2016
Phil Wittman
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February 2016
Arei DeWall
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January 2016
Tom Franzen
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December 2015
Henry Nooyen & Mike Hannon
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November 2015
Eugene Coonen
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October 2015
Greg Bottei
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September 2015
Dave Brissette
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August 2015
Phil Wittman
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July 2015
Richard Porior
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June 2015
Joe Maar
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May 2015
Drew Destiche
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