Kiwanis International Trustee Vincent G. Salembier of Kooigem, West-Flanders, Belgium, died on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was 71.
A member of Kiwanis in the Belgium-Luxembourg District since 1989, Salembier was elected to the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees during the 2022 Kiwanis International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and fellow Kiwanian, Vincent Salembier,” said Kiwanis International President Katrina Baranko. “Vincent was a champion for growing clubs in Europe and for making life better for children around the world.
“He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for his passion and dedication to Kiwanis. Our thoughts are with his family and friends around the world.”
Salembier founded and served as past president and past treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Avelgem, Land van Streuvels, and was president of his current club, the Kiwanis Club of Kortrijk. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Centennial Internet Club.
He served as governor for the Belgium-Luxembourg District in 2006-07 and president of the Kiwanis International-European Federation in 2014-15. He mentored Kiwanis clubs in the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom and was involved with training, new-club building, communications, youth services and meeting/convention planning at all levels of his Kiwanis experience. He also received a George F. Hixson Fellowship and a Walter Zeller Fellowship for his support of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund.
Salembier held a degree in civil engineering in construction and was CEO of a timber company. He served as a mariner in the Belgian Naval Component of the Belgian Armed Forces and as a social board counselor in Kortrijk.
Salembier is survived by his partner, Linda, three children and five grandchildren.
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A trustful friend for live, an example in leadership, a partner in enjoying life. From serous business to drink a beer. He was an exceptional man. Still today he irradiated great leadership and friendship… we miss him but believing in his philosophy of life gives hope for a better world.
🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Dear Kkwanis Brother,
Your passion in kiwanis service will remain a lasting legacy to everyone that you have touched and taught will remain in our hearts.
Go in peace, you have done your loving shares of kindness to many.
Todo un caballero 100% atento, amoroso y muy respetuoso su generosidad por MNT no tuve límite . Lo extrañé amigo pero tienes ahora un mejor lugar en el cielo pues siempre fuiste un Ángel 💙❤️🙏🏼 un gran abrazo solidario a su amada esposa 🤗
Extended symathy to his immediate family his club members, relatives & friends from the District Administrators & members of the Caribbean Atlantic District Key Club, Builders and K Kids
Extended sympathy to his immediate family his club members, relatives & friends from the District Administrators & members of the Caribbean Atlantic District Key Club, Builders and K Kids
Condolences to his family and Kiwanis family. For those that knew him, keep the memories alive.
Condolences to his family
Notre dernière rencontre remonte à la mi-septembre, à Roulers.
Vincent incarnait et continuera à incarner des valeurs humanistes, altruistes, qui forgezient sa personnalité attachante.
Bon vent là -haut parmi les étoiles parmi les étoiles que tu savaient faire scintiller sur cette terre.
Rest in Pence my friend
Rest in Pence my frend
Karen and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Vincent’s family on reading of his untimely passing. He was an unforgettably larger than life person who gave much of himself to others, particularly in his service to Kiwanis.
Rest now. Peace to your family.
A great friends and a great kiwanian. Valeria ad I have lost a special friend. We are very sad.
Kiwanis will not the same without him.
We mourn the passing of Trustee Vincent, and send prayers and condolences to Linda and their family and friends. May the soul of our friend Vincent rest in eternal peace.
Buddy, I will miss you
RIP my dear friend !
May God rest his precious soul! Thankful for all of his service for the betterment of children.
Rest dear Vincent. Know you have left a positive mark on our world. Our love and sympathy to Linda and your family.
My personal sincere and deepest condolences to Vincent family and friends and to the Kiwanis family; and I echo the love and energy many in Africa have benefited by what Vincent have shown me possible. He will be highly missed
A Dieu!
Deeply sorrowed for the loss of a Kiwanian friend and leader! Extended condolences to family and friends and whole kiwanian family! May he rest in peace!
An unexpected and painful loss of a great man for Kiwanis and a warm and lovable friend. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family. Johan Louagie, secretary of Kiwanis Brugge Vives.
My deepest condolences to the world of Kiwanis. Rest in peace
It has been a pleasure to work along side Trustee Vincent on the Kiwanis International Board. His passion for all we do was always present. But so was his humor, his intellect and his loyalty to those he served and loved. God be with Linda and the family. Sending our love and condolences. Linda (& Jeff) Lawther
Beste Vincent, vorige zaterdag gaf je nog zo een top overtuigende en motiverende speech op onze district Belgium-Luxenburg-meeting. Woorden schieten te kort. De verrassing en de verslagenheid is groot ! Rust in vrede. R.I.P. Kiwanis zal je nooit vergeten. Kiwanis Genk De Heimaaier # Kiwanis divisie Limburg-Kempen.
My prayers are with his family forever and evermore and always will be forever and evermore.
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful warrior. I ask that there be peace and comfort for his family. Rest well now. Thank you for all of your service.
Sincères condoléances à sa famille et aux membres de son club de Courtrai. Bon courage à toutes et tous.