1875 Founders Society
In 1875, a trio of Franciscan Sisters established the first Saint Francis Hospital, helping to make Cape Girardeau, Mo., a better place to live. The Sisters rented a two-story frame house, which accommodated just 12 patients. There, they offered compassionate care and the latest in medical treatments to those in need. Today, that humble hospital has evolved to become the most progressive, trusted medical center in the region.
A group of caring and compassionate leaders is helping foster the dreams of those three Sisters – and furthering the mission and values of Saint Francis Healthcare System. TheHealthcare System strives to continually invest in new technologies and treatment options to offer area individuals and families better access to the very best healthcare available.
As part of the 1875 Founders Society, members are helping to make the Saint Francis service area a better place to live.
Through the strong support and financial contributions of the 1875 Founders Society, the Healthcare System is able to continue to offer convenient access to advanced technologies and leading-edge services – all in a compassionate environment. We invite you to become a member of the 1875 Founders Society to continue the great work of our founding Franciscan Sisters. Through your annual $5,000 contribution, you will have the opportunity to continue providing leading-edge healthcare to those in need by directing your gift to the fund of your choosing or the area of greatest need.
Be Part of Our Mission
For more information on membership in the 1875 Founders Society, please contact the Saint Francis Foundation at 573-331-5133.
1875 Founders Society Members for 2017
New Members in 2017
| 1st Class Travel | Liberty Utilities |
| Bass Enterprises | Mr. Albert C. Lowes |
| Beltline | Morlan Chrysler |
| Coca-Cola Bottling Co. | Alex and Meredith Ogburn |
| Collette Travel Service, Inc. | Bart and Lorili Ozbun |
| Commerce Bank | Mr. Garrett Ozbun |
| Mr. Jim L. Crain | Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co. |
| Drury Southwest, Inc. | Rick's Electric Incorporated |
| Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch | Scott County R-IV School District |
| GFI Digital, Inc. | Texas Roadhouse |
| GreenPages, Inc. | Dr. Naomi Wahl & Dr. Samuel Rogers |
| Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics | Jimmy and Chrisy Wilferth |
| Mr. and Mrs. Mike Himmelberg |
Charter Members/Lifetime Members
| † Denotes Deceased | |
|---|---|
| Robert J. and Betty A. Basler | Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Horn |
| Gordon and Ann Brookman | Jim and Teresa Maurer |
| Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Drury | Harry and †Fran Rediger |
| Dr. Billy A.F. Hammond and Dr. Liliana Visccher | Mark and Barbara Thompson |
Lifetime Members
| † Denotes Deceased | |
|---|---|
| Alamo Hotel 2012 Trust in memory of Robert A. and Anna R. Drury | Dori A. Lage, in memory of † Wally Lage |
| Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bjelich | Mr. Albert C. Lowes |
| Frank W. Braxton, MD | Cheryl A. Mothes and Richard L. Hetzel |
| Cape Anesthesia Group, Inc. | My Daddy's Cheesecake |
| Dr. Wendi and Dan Carns | Ms. Imelda Nenninger |
| Jason and Lesley Coalter/The Printing Co. | Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pancoast |
| R. David and Gail Crader | † Andrew and † Beatrice Perrin |
| Rusty and Marilyn Curtis | Dr. Joel West and Patricia Ray |
| Mrs. Wanda L. Drury | † Mr. Gene Rhodes |
| Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch | Richardet Floor Covering |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Essner | † Dr. Raymond A. Ritter Sr. and † Mrs. Lillian Ritter |
| Charlene G. Freeman | Gary and Wendy Rust/Rust Communications |
| Norman L. and Diana Glaus | Moe and Patti Sandfort |
| Isle Casino Cape Girardeau | Jason and Leigh Ann Siener |
| Vince and Jan Kelley/Nip Kelley Equipment Co., Inc. | Dr. and Mrs. William D. Stahr |
| KFVS-12 | The Roberts Group, Inc. |
| Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kitchen | Dr. Michael C. and Mary Trueblood |
Members
| Tony and Debbie Balsano | Russ Mothershead Sr. |
| EPIC | Maryann Reese |
| Mr. and Mrs. Doug Friese | Mr. and Mrs. Scott Rhodes |
| John Mark Photography | Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Riley Jr. |
| Gerald W. & Clarice Jones/The Cash-Book Journal | Dr. Karlyle K. Christian-Ritter and John Ryan |
| Rick and Chris Kennard/Coad Chevrolet | River Eagle Distributing Co. |
| Kiefner Brothers, Inc. | Dr. Kimberly K. and Leslie Roos |
| Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kies | Dr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Sides |
| Teri L. Kreitzer | Dennis and Kathy Vollink |
| Macy's | Rock and Judy Wilferth |
| Michael G. McCrate | Dr. Phenu Zachariah |
