FRANCIS CREEK LIONS

The Francis Creek Lions Club was sponsored by the Two Rivers Lions Club and formally chartered August 5, 1962.  The club is dedicated to the betterment of the community and all mankind, and is especially supportive of programs for the blind and hearing impaired

CHARTER MEMBERS

Fred Baugniet, Sr.

Paul Bergel

Francis Bolle

Everett Bolle

Oreste Brazzale

Frank Check, Jr.

Walter Drees

Norval Dvorak

Arthur Ewen

William Ewen

Raymond Fierst

Edward Gilbert, Jr.

Rev. John Haen

Martin Katzka

Chester Kouba

Matt Kocian

Edward Menchal

Clifford Meyer

Robert Rezba

Paul Schmoock

Marvin Schroeder

Orvin Sorenson

John Wagner

Glenn Wadzinski

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FRANCIS CREEK LIONS

DECEASED MEMBERS

(membership active at time of death)

Fred Baugniet, Sr.*                          1963

Paul Bergel*                                     1973

Roman Becker                                 1976

Harvey Kimmes                                1977

Victor Feit                                         1980

William Ewen*                                   1984

Clifford Meyer*                                  1984

Wilfred Denk                                     1986

Everett Bolle*                                    1987

Larry Axel                                         1988

John Wagner*                                   1992

Rev. John Haen*                               1996

Elmer Koch*                                      1996

Edward Saur                                     1998

John Vandenbusch                           2001

Carl Laveck                                       2006

Norval Dvorak*                                  2015

Bryant Weber                                    2016

*Charter Members

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FRANCIS CREEK LIONS

MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS

Lions International recognizes outstanding individuals by bestowing upon them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones.  This fellowship award (LCIF) is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consisent with the nature and purpose of Lionism.  The recipient of this award becomes a model because of the exemplary service to his/her club and the community which is served.

We are proud to have within our membership the following individuals who have received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award:

Elmer Koch

Art Ewen

Joe Debilzen

Dale Heinzen

Kevin Pfeffer

Norval Dvorak

Karen Doty

Mark Geiger

Kathy Heinzen