Friesen Trivia 2012
Friesen is like Smith for the Mennonites Friesen is an occupational name for a builder of dams and dikes.
Most of our ancestors have been identified as _____ and _____. Occupations ?
Ministers Farmers
Who were John’s Parents?
Abraham B Friesen and Helena Fast Arrived in America 1875 with their parents Nikolajdorf, Molotschna, South Russia Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota Helena 1875 – 1949 Alexanderkrone, Molotschna, South Russia
Farming Owner of a “fine farm” of 404 acres located about 8 miles northwest of Mountain Lake. Their home was partially destroyed 3 times by tornadoes. Known for his Belgian Draft Horses.
Who were Katie’s Parents?
Gerhard P Rahn and Anna Thiessen Arrived in America in 1889 with their children Sparrau, Moltschna, South Russia Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota Anna Thiessen 1860 - 1904 Assumed she was born in South Russia and died in Moutain Lake. They had 10 children, she died in childbirth and Katie was the only one born in America.
Gerhard P Rahn and Helena Schultz After Anna died, Gerhard married Helena (1875 – 1969) they had 5 children
Farming and Ministry Their farm was southwest of Butterfield. In 1893 Gerhard was ordained as a minister of the gospel in the First Mennonite Church of Mountain Lake. One of the many hardships as a minister was traveling long distances by horse and buggy. Gerhard was also a poet and song writer and has written many poems in German.
What dad said the following? “My daughters take good care of me!”
Orlando about Lana and Dee
Which brother(s) played in the regional basketball tournament in St Peter and they had glass backboards?
Elvin and maybe others …
Who is the youngest Friesen?
Eliana Jeanette Cupryna April 12 2012
Proud Parents David and Sasha Cupryna Proud Grandparents Debra and John Cupryna
The art of being a parent is sleeping when your baby isn’t _____? Crying Looking Feeding Changing
Looking
Helen was known for her _____ and for the _____ _____ jam she made.
Quilting Ground Cherry Jam
Elzora is also known for her quilting How many t-shirts did it take to make this quilt?
30 This was a special gift made for her granddaughter, Hilary.
Art Work Olivia Cupryna Nicholas Roehlke Marah Smith None of the above
Marah Smith
Who is Salsa Dancing?
Lonnie and Angie
FUN FACTS 47 First Cousins plus 38 spouses TOTAL 85 Brett (27) ___________ Nancy (70) … 43 year span …
Cousins – 2010 Reunion
Only 41% attending this weekend Only 41% attending this weekend. We span 27 states Including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington DC and Brazil How do we stay connected? Thought to ponder …
Honorable Mention the Friesen’s continue to grow
Alexander David Thompson January 13, 2012
Joshua and Corianne Thompson Proud Grandparents Proud Parents Joshua and Corianne Thompson Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson
Adelyn Elise Thompson October 29, 2011
Caleb and Cara Thompson Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson Proud Parents Caleb and Cara Thompson Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson
Kaden Nichols September 2011 Proud Parents Stacie and Brett Nichols Proud Grandparents Rick and Dawn Friesen
Esther Ruth Gruntmeier June 12, 2011
Proud Parents Kaylynn and Jeffrey Gruntmeir Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson
Lucy Louise (Lulu) Wall April 8 2011
Proud Parents Corey and Emily Wall Proud Grandparents Sharon and Fred Wall
What book contains the first line, “All children, except one eventually grow up?” The Time Machine Stuart Little C. Peter Pan A Prayer for Owen Meany
Peter Pan
Which brother here has 4 generations represented?
Erwin and Janet
Who went skydiving in the last 30 days?
Dawn Profit
FUN FACTS 106 Second Cousins plus 33 spouses TOTAL 139 Elijah (5) ___________ Roseann (48) … 43 year span …
Only 29% of second cousins attending this weekend Only 29% of second cousins attending this weekend. What do we need to do to attract more of an interest for reunions for the next generation? Thought to ponder …
Most Popular Name From John and Katie to Eliana … what is the most popular name in the Friesen Family?
John followed by Katherine Katie Friesen’s birth certificate originally read Katherina Rahn. It was changed in 1963 to Katie G. Rahn
Following Close Behind David Jason/Jayson Jeremy Joshua Rebecca/Rebekah
Who takes on an elephant?
Mark Friesen What more can we say …
“She has a great sense of Huor which only a few People understand?” What grandpa said this? “She has a great sense of Huor which only a few People understand?”
John speaking about Krystal
Who went to the dentist with other brothers and got 3 shots of novicane in one day and never got any work done on his teeth because the dentist had three chairs and the work on the other brothers took to long? The reward for pain and suffering was an ice cream cone in Windom.
Elvin
Who wants to be known as “Z”? and enjoys art work
Julian Friesen
What railroad did John Friesen work for?
Section Foreman Track from Butterfield to Bingham Lake
Who can add these to his list of accomplishments? Microbiologist Backpack Apalachian Trail Avid Biker
Jeremy Friesen Check out his facebook Page for some amazing pictures …
Who rolled the car after staying a week at Uncle Abe Friesen’s while they were on vacation?
John
Who is celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary?
Nancy and Virgel Kroeker
Who was in their wedding party? Flower Girl ___________________ Ring Bearer __________________ Hint: They are in the room today.
Debra Cupryna (Flower Girl) Arlynn Friesen (Ring Bearer) Note of Interest Nancy and Elvin were in Jacob and Ardith’s wedding.
FUN FACTS 59 Third Cousins and our family continues to grow Ages <1 to 17 (Janaya)