Servants of the Poor Banquet
The 2026 Servants of the Poor Banquet Has Ended.
Thank you to everyone who joined St. Vincent de Paul of Fond du Lac County for the 17th Annual Servants of the Poor Banquet. We are grateful to our guests, volunteers, supporters, sponsors, speakers, and everyone who helped make this year’s gathering possible.
Thank you for helping us help others!
2026 Servants of the Poor Banquet
The 17th Annual Servants of the Poor Banquet was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Avenue 795 in Fond du Lac. The evening brought our community together to celebrate 92 years of service in Fond du Lac County and recognize those who continue the mission of serving neighbors in need.
2026 Event Highlights
Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award:
Duane and Elaine Rebek
Guest Speaker:
Jeanne Harper
The evening also included an overview of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, recognition of the Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award recipients, dinner, fellowship, and an opportunity to learn more about the work being done throughout Fond du Lac County.
2026 Event Photos
Here are a few highlights from the 2026 Servants of the Poor Banquet. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us celebrate another year of service to our community.
2026 Banquet Program
Learn more about the evening and the work of St. Vincent de Paul Fond du Lac County in the official 2026 Servants of the Poor Banquet program. The booklet includes information about our history, programs, volunteers, the Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award, guest speaker Jeanne Harper, the St. Katharine Drexel Shelter, Getting Ahead, and other ways St. Vincent de Paul serves our neighbors in need.
View the 2026 Servants of the Poor Banquet Program
Past Servants of the Poor Banquets
2025 Servants of the Poor Banquet
Highlights from the 2025 Servants of the Poor Banquet included Mike Breszee presenting the Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award to Robert Hartzheim and remarks from keynote speaker Ralph Middlecamp.
Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award Winners
The Patricia “Pat” O’Hearn Service Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose service reflects compassion, faith, humility, and a commitment to helping those in need.
2009 Dorothy Klumpyan
2010 Ann Leestma
2011 Don Mueller
2012 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2013 Leo Haensgen, Tom Hornby, Peter Mastricola
2014 Loaves and Fishes
2015 Solutions Center
2016 Jerry and Jan O’Connor
2017 CARE, INC (in the NAME OF CHRIST)
2018 Dave and Diane Olson
2019 Reach
2021 Jerry & Dixie Sullivan
2022 Fondy Food Pantry
2023 John Schommer
2024 Holy Family Warming Shelter
2025 Bob Hartzheim
2026 Duane and Elaine Rebek