VanLieshout, Dr. Francis Xavier

1927 - 2020  (92 years)    Has 10 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	VanLieshout, Francis Xavier
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	11 Oct 1927	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  1930 Census	1930	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Frank Van Lieshout44 Marie Van Lieshout35 Marie Van Lieshout16 Martha Van Lieshout14 Georgia Van Lieshout12 Katherine Van Lieshout9 Joseph Van Lieshout8 John Van Lieshout6 Theresa Van Lieshout5 Francis Van Lieshout2 [2 5/12] Patrina Van Lieshout0 [5/12]
  Other Info or Events	Aft 1951
  Children; Susan, David, John, Monica, Mary, Paul, Elisabeth
  News Mention	Abt 2011
  Retired Little Chute physician Dr. Francis Van Lieshout earns Health Care Volunteer Award at Celebrating Our Volunteers 2011 APPLETON - If "Celebrating our Volunteers" mimicked the Oscars, Dr. Francis Van Lieshout would have been a shoo-in for the lifetime achievement award. The Health Care Volunteer Award he receives Tuesday touches just one side of his lifelong volunteer resume. "If you have time, treasure and talent, you have to share that," he said. "There are people in need who have to be helped." Van Lieshout, 83, a retired Little Chute physician, is often called "Dr. Van" or simply "Doc." He worked pro bono when he knew someone didn't have money and was quick to jump in anywhere he saw a need. He was so appreciated by his community that a park was named in his honor in 1999. His volunteer activities kept him serving the Fox Cities area before and after his retirement more than a decade ago. He has sorted items at St. Vincent de Paul, for example, since 1998 and has been "the epitome of a loyal, dedicated, selfless volunteer," said volunteer coordinator Sister Jean Peerenboom, who nominated him. "He doesn't think he deserves the award, but we know different," she said. Van Lieshout graduated from Marquette University's School of Medicine in 1955. About five years later, he was diagnosed with cancer and had a colostomy. He counts what happened next as his most profound gift to others. "My biggest contribution is the establishment of the colostomy group," he said. "There was a great need for education and support. Most people didn't want to talk about colostomy or cancer of the bowel. It was just such a terrifying thing." He and a nurse at Appleton's St. Elizabeth Hospital started the group in 1965, when support groups were a radical idea. The group still meets monthly. "To my knowledge, we were the first group of this nature," Van Lieshout said. "I had several people who told me they were contemplating suicide. They said, 'If you wouldn't have talked to me, I don't think I could have made it.'" In 1998, Van Lieshout approached St. Vincent's about starting a small in-house clinic for the poor. Its leaders were skittish about the concept and instead invited him to stay as a volunteer. He did, and in 2010 alone logged more than 400 hours. Each "Celebrating our Volunteers" honoree designates a charity to receive $5,000. As a passionate pro-life advocate, Van Lieshout chose Mother & Unborn Baby Care in Appleton, a nonprofit group that helps young women who choose to give birth rather than abort. They provide clothing, diapers, formula, child care and advice on finances and school. "He's a wonderful person with a big heart," said M.J. Clements, the group's executive director. "He definitely deserves this award because he does so much for the community and for everyone." Maureen Wallenfang: 920-993-1000, ext. 287, or mwallenfang@post crescent.com Health Care Volunteer Award The Health Care Volunteer Award recognizes a Fox Cities individual or group committed to improving the health and well-being of others through volunteerism. Affinity Health System and ThedaCare sponsor the award, and $5,000 is donated to a charity of the recipient's choosing. Past recipients are: 2010: Richard Bauer; 2009: Dr. Rick Hilsabeck; 2008: Nadia Avellan; 2007: Ruebin "Chub" Olson and Richard Metzig; 2006: Ken Grode; 2005: Dr. Blaine "Bud" Claypool; 2004: Dr. William Sickels; 2003: Lester Laedtke; 2002: Sam Bass; 2001: Rita Ristau; and 2000: Don and Marilyn Broulliard.
  Died	06 Sep 2020	Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I175818	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	24 Sep 2022

  
  

  Father	VanLieshout, Francis Xavier,   b. 9 Feb 1885, Uden, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands ,   d. 2 Mar 1934  (Age 49 years)
  Mother	VanHeeswyk, Marie "Mayme",   b. 9 Jan 1896, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 3 Dec 1941  (Age 45 years)
  Family ID	F41350	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mayhew, Josephine,   b. 19 Jun 1926, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA ,   d. 17 Dec 2016, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 90 years)
  Married	11 Aug 1951	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  	VanLieshout, Francis and Josephine 2011
  News Mention (Family)	14 Aug 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  	VanLieshout, Francis and Josephine 60th Anniversary News
  Children	1. VanLieshout, Monica
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2014
  Family ID	F41615	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 11 Oct 1927 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA 1930 Census - 1930 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Married - 11 Aug 1951 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 06 Sep 2020 - Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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