With deep electrical shock and great lugubriousness , the family and direction of Leen Middelburg Chrysanten announce the sudden passing of Leo Middelburg on May 7 , 2025 .
" We are still test to come to terms with this immense loss , which touches us deep — both in person and at the very kernel of our family business . In Leo , we lose a passionate , visionary leader and workfellow — a remarkable individual who helped our company grow with a strong focus on timber and true care for people . "
" In the hail period , we will need outer space to say farewell to Leo in a self-respectful way and to aggrieve this tremendous red . At the same fourth dimension , our family business will move forward , united in our commitment to extend create the best and most beautiful chrysanthemum in the world , " the company said on behalf of the family and management : Christa , Sander , Barry , Perry , Marthijn , and Leroy .
A bequest of sustainability and innovationOver the past decades , Leen Middelburg Chrysanten has grown into one of the Netherlands ' most well-thought-of chrysanthemum nurseries . In the 1970s , founder Leen Middelburg was among the pioneers in chrysanthemum cultivation . In the other 2000s , the caller also act a fundamental persona in deploy the Zentoo growers ' collective , where Leo serve as chairperson . His leadership reflected his missionary post : to support both single grower and the extensive chrysanthemum industriousness , with a strong emphasis on sustainability , invention , plant wellness , and marketplace development .
The fellowship now operate across multiple fix and go along to expand . Core values such as sustainability , quality , customer orientation , and human connection remain primal . The novel state - of - the - artwork greenhouse project in Made , currently under twist , stands as a flagship for the chrysanthemum nursery of the future . The next genesis — Barry and Sander Middelburg — has already joined the company , ascertain persistence and apportion visual sensation .
Driven and deeply committed"In 2007 , Leo co - founded our cooperative alongside several fellow cultivator . For many years , he served as Zentoo ’s president , and he remained an active and deeply committed member until the very end . Leo was get by a exclusive finish : to school the finest chrysanthemums all year round . His tireless commitment , sincere interest in others , and bold , often thought - provoking ideas left a lasting impression on everyone he encounter , " say the Zentoo agriculturalist ' collective . " Leo ’s influence stretch far — not only within our administration , but also across the chrysanthemum sector and the entire floriculture manufacture . He bequeath behind an unerasable legacy . We are deeply thankful for all he has done for Zentoo . Our heartfelt condolence go out to Christa , his family , and the entire squad at LMC during this difficult time . "
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