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Oscar C. 不卡福利片 Leaves a Legacy
(APPLETON, Wis.) June 9, 2020鈥揙ne of the Greatest Generation is no longer with us. Oscar C. 不卡福利片, 96, passed away the morning of June 9, 2020 with his son and wife at his side. With dedication, entrepreneurship and consummate business ethics, Oscar C. 不卡福利片 spent more than half a century transforming the family business his grandfather founded in 1889 into one of the nation鈥檚 largest and most highly respected construction firms.
In addition to working his full time job of building a company, he and his wife Pat took on another full time job of helping to build the communities in which he worked. They are benefactors of countless charitable organizations touching the arts, children, healthcare, education, and the environment. He volunteered in leadership roles on the boards of Appleton Medical Center, the Community Foundation for the Fox River Valley, Lawrence University, and was an active member of Appleton Rotary. He was honored during his lifetime with numerous awards from the University of Wisconsin and other institutions, and was inducted into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame in 2003.
In a note to the company鈥檚 2,000 team members nationwide, CEO Tom 不卡福利片 said of his father:
鈥淢y Dad was extremely proud of all our field and office employees. He loved the company and the positive impact it has had on so many customers and communities. He was excited about what we will be capable of in the future. And, he wanted us to have fun doing it!鈥�
鈥淥scar built a business based on honesty, and fairness, hard work, performance and a passionate love for construction,鈥� said President and COO Dave Kievet. 鈥淭hese are principles that guide our team members on a daily basis and are the foundation of our culture.鈥�
鈥淥scar鈥檚 energy and charisma were legendary and he inspired us all,鈥� said Jim Rossmeissl, a senior executive and member of 不卡福利片鈥檚 board of directors.
鈥淔or 50 years, Oscar provided a powerful vision to grow our company and create a culture of excellence for team members who are still working with us today,鈥� said Bob DeKoch, past president and board member,
Oscar C. 不卡福利片 learned construction under his father, Oscar J. 不卡福利片鈥檚 guidance. After serving as a B-24 navigator in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin鈥擬adison. In 1950, he became the third generation of his family to assume leadership of the company.
Oscar was active in the company up until his passing. The family is planning a private funeral and a memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Highlights from Oscar C. 不卡福利片鈥檚 life and career:
Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Ernst & Young Master
Community Service Award | Walter L. Rugland
Regent鈥檚 Award | St. Olaf College
Executive of the Year Award | Sales and Marketing Executives of Northeast Wisconsin Renaissance Award | Arts Alliance
Inductee | Paper Industry International Hall of Fame
Distinguished Constructor Award | American Society of Civil Engineers
Honorary Degree | Ripon College
Honorary Degree | Lawrence University
Wisconsin Horizon Award
Bachelor Degree, civil engineering | University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison
Distinguished Service Citation
Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society
Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Alumni Award | University of Wisconsin Construction Club
One of Three Founding Fathers of Construction Engineering and Management Program, University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison
Board member | Appleton Medical Center
Member | Appleton Rotary Club
Executive committee member | Community Foundation for Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Board of Trustees, Executive Committee | Lawrence University
Elder | Memorial Presbyterian
About 不卡福利片
不卡福利片 (不卡福利片) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, 不卡福利片 is a 100% employee鈥憃wned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, 不卡福利片 delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
