Post on 29-Mar-2015
Friesen Trivia
2012
Friesen is like Smithfor 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 FastArrived in America 1875 with their parents
Abraham 1871 – 1947 Nikolajdorf, Molotschna, South Russia
Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Helena 1875 – 1949Alexanderkrone, Molotschna, South
RussiaDied in Mountain Lake, Minnesota
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 hisBelgian Draft Horses.
Who were Katie’s Parents?
Gerhard P Rahn and Anna ThiessenArrived in America in 1889 with their children
Gerhard P Rahn 1856 - 1914Sparrau, Moltschna, South RussiaDied in Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Anna Thiessen 1860 - 1904Assumed she was born in South Russia
and died in Moutain Lake. They had10 children, she died in childbirth and
Katie was the only one born in America.
Gerhard P Rahn and Helena Schultz
After Anna died,Gerhard marriedHelena (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 manyhardships 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 takegood care of me!”
Orlandoabout Lana and Dee
Which brother(s) played in the regional basketball tournament in
St Peter and they had glass backboards?
Elvinand maybe others …
Who is the youngest Friesen?
Eliana Jeanette Cupryna April 12 2012
Proud ParentsDavid and Sasha Cupryna
Proud GrandparentsDebra and John Cupryna
The art of being a parent is sleeping when your baby isn’t _____?
A.CryingB.LookingC.FeedingD.Changing
Looking
Helen was known for her _____ and for the _____ _____ jam she made.
Ground Cherry Jam
Quilting
Elzora is also known for her quilting
How many t-shirts did it taketo make this quilt?
30
This was a special giftmade for hergranddaughter, Hilary.
Art Work
A.Olivia CuprynaB.Nicholas RoehlkeC.Marah SmithD.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.
We span 27 statesIncluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto
Rico,Washington DC and Brazil
How do we stay connected?Thought to ponder …
Honorable Mentionthe Friesen’s continue to grow
Alexander David ThompsonJanuary 13, 2012
Proud ParentsJoshua and Corianne
Thompson
Proud GrandparentsBrenda and Lynn Thompson
Adelyn Elise ThompsonOctober 29, 2011
Proud ParentsCaleb and Cara Thompson
Proud GrandparentsBrenda and Lynn Thompson
Kaden NicholsSeptember 2011
Proud ParentsStacie and Brett Nichols
Proud GrandparentsRick and Dawn Friesen
Esther Ruth GruntmeierJune 12, 2011
Proud ParentsKaylynn and Jeffrey Gruntmeir
Proud GrandparentsBrenda and Lynn Thompson
Lucy Louise (Lulu) WallApril 8 2011
Proud ParentsCorey and Emily Wall
Proud GrandparentsSharon and Fred Wall
What book contains the first line,
“All children, except one eventually grow up?”
A. The Time MachineB. Stuart LittleC. Peter PanC. 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.
What do we need to do to attract more of an interest for
reunionsfor 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
DavidJason/Jayson
JeremyJoshua
Rebecca/Rebekah
Who takes on an elephant?
Mark Friesen
What more can we say …
What grandpa said this?
“She has a great sense ofHuor which only a fewPeople understand?”
Johnspeaking 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 ForemanTrack from Butterfield to Bingham Lake
Who can add these tohis list of accomplishments?
MicrobiologistBackpack Apalachian Trail
Avid Biker
Jeremy Friesen
Check out his facebookPage for some amazingpictures …
Who rolled the car after staying a week at Uncle Abe Friesen’s while they were on
vacation?
John
Who is celebratinga 50th WeddingAnniversary?
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 InterestNancy 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)