1875 Founder’s 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
Download the 1875 Founder’s Society commitment form
For more information on membership in the 1875 Founders Society, please contact the Saint Francis Foundation at 573-331-5133.
1875 Founders Society Members as of June 2018 include:
New Members in 2018
| † Denotes Deceased | |
|---|---|
| Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Feuerbacher | Lashly & Baer, PC |
| G & R Imports | Dr. Colleen and Mr. Mark Moore |
| Mr. Mark Hanko | Dr. and Mrs. R. Brent New |
| † Estate of Norman B. Harty | † Alice Logan Temm |
| Dr. and Mrs. William K. LaFoe |
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 |
| Tony and Debbie Balsano | Liberty Utilities |
| Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bjelich | Mr. Albert C. Lowes |
| Frank W. Braxton, MD | Macy's |
| Cape Anesthesia Group, Inc. | Cheryl A. Mothes and Richard L. Hetzel |
| Dr. Wendi and Dan Carns | My Daddy's Cheesecake |
| Jason and Lesley Coalter | Ms. Imelda Nenninger |
| Coca-Cola Bottling Co. | Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Pancoast |
| Commerce Bank | † Andrew and † Beatrice Perrin |
| R. David and Gail Crader | Dr. Joel West and Patricia Ray |
| Rusty and Marilyn Curtis | † Mr. Gene Rhodes |
| Mrs. Wanda L. Drury | Richardet Floor Covering |
| Mr. and Mrs. Walter Drusch | Rick's Electric Incorporated |
| Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Essner | † Dr. Raymond A. Ritter Sr. and † Mrs. Lillian Ritter |
| Charlene G. Freeman | River Eagle Distributing Co. |
| GFI Digital, Inc. | Gary and Wendy Rust/ |
| Norman L. and Diana Glaus | Rust Communications |
| GreenPages, Inc. | Moe and Patti Sandfort |
| Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics | Jason and Leigh Ann Siener |
| Isle Casino Cape Girardeau | Dr. and Mrs. William D. Stahr |
| John Mark Photography | The Printing Co. |
| Vince and Jan Kelley / Nip Kelley Equipment Co., Inc. | The Roberts Group, Inc. |
| KFVS-12 | Dr. Michael C. and Mary Trueblood |
| Kiefner Brothers, Inc. | Dennis and Kathy Vollink |
| Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kitchen | Rock and Judy Wilferth |
Members
| 1st Class Travel | Bart and Lorili Ozbun |
| Bass Enterprises LLC | Garrett Ozbun |
| Beltline | Procter & Gamble Paper |
| Collette Travel Service, Inc. | Products Co. |
| Mr. Jim L. Crain | Maryann Reese |
| Drury Southwest, Inc. | Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Riley Jr. |
| EPIC | Dr. Karlyle K. Christian-Ritter and John Ryan |
| Mr. and Mrs. Doug Friese | Dr. Kimberly K. and Leslie Roos |
| Mr. and Mrs. Mike Himmelberg | Scott County R-IV School District |
| Rick and Chris Kennard / Coad Chevrolet | Dr. and Mrs. Stanley D. Sides |
| Michael G. McCrate | Texas Roadhouse |
| Mirror 34 Productions | Dr. Naomi Wahl and Dr. Samuel Rogers |
| Morlan Chrysler | Jimmy and Chrisy Wilferth |
| Alex and Meredith Ogburn |
For more Information, call Danielle Torbet at 573-331-5790.
