11–14 August 2021Madison Marriott West
Middleton, WI
Tre Lag Stevne
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An annual gathering of descendants and friends of the Trøndelag, Gudbrandsdal, and
Northern Hedmark regions of Norway
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Velkommen til Stevne 2021!Welcome to the 18th Annual Tre-Lag Stevne. Our three lags, Gudbrandsdalslag, Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag, and
Trønderlag first met together in a joint stevne in 2003 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Since then, we have met in many locations in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Attendees have come from Canada, Norway, Sweden, and all over the United States. We have connected with our Scandinavian roots through genealogy and learned about our shared heritage through the many wonderful historical and cultural presentations. We have connected in person. We have welcomed new attendees. We have met extended family members and we have made new friends.
We also made it through a major historic event – The COVID 19 Pandemic. It may have delayed this meeting by a year, but we were patient and dedicated to keeping our connections strong. So here we are again; connecting with friends, making new friends, and willing to keep learning.
This will be the last Tre Lag Stevne. What?? Yes, this will be the last time we meet as three lags. In 2022 we will join with Romerikslag and Solørlag in the new Flere Lag Stevne. Plans are already underway for our next stevne, even as this one is just beginning.
Joy Shong, Chair, Tre Lag Stevne Steering Committee
Robert FossumPresident, Trønderlag of America
John F. PetersonPresident, Gudbrandsdalslag
Joy ShongChair, Tre Lag Steering Committee, and President, Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken Lag
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2021 Tre Lag Stevne Steering Committee
OfficersJoy Shong, ChairRichard Lundgren, Vice ChairRon Helstad, TreasurerNancy Pickering, Secretary
Committee MembersSam ChristensonBarry DahlChris FalteisekRobert Fossum Dixie HansenJohn F. PetersonMarilyn Sorensen
TRØNDERLAG OF AMERICAWebsite: www.tronderlag.org
Robert Fossum President / Editor (pro tem) /Acting HistorianTrudy DeKeuster Vice PresidentKaren Erickson Mullen SecretaryJon Satrum Treasurer / Membership / WebmasterBarry Dahl GenealogistLinda Schwartz Past PresidentJoy Haugan Williams DirectorSam Christenson Director
NORD HEDMARK OG HEDEMARKEN LAGWebsite: nhohlag.org
Joy Shong PresidentChris Falteisek Vice President/GenealogistJeri Johnson SecretaryRon Helstad TreasurerJulie Anderson Glowka EditorShirley Schoenfeld DirectorLinda Domier Lowry DirectorDixie Hansen Past President / Membership/ Webmaster
GUDBRANDSDAL LAG NATIONALWebsite: www.gudbrandlag.org
John F. Peterson PresidentAnne Farning Vice PresidentNancy Pickering Secretary/EditorMarilyn Sorensen GenealogistMartha J. Balfanz TreasurerNancy Olson MembershipGary Romsaas WebmasterGerald Hanson HistorianRobert O. Olson ArchivistRichard Lundgren Tre Lag LiaisonDorothy Zimmerman DirectorSid Stivland Director
Many thanks to Tre Lag 2019 photographers Chris Falteisek and Dixie Hansen, whose photographs appear throughout this program.
Lag Boards
Tusen takk to those many volunteers who step up during the Stevne and say “How can I help?” You can and do... and everyone benefits. Hospitality? Registration? Hanging signs? AV Assistance? Introducing speakers? Running errands? Genealogy mentoring? Thank You!
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Remembering Lag Members and Associates Who Have Recently Passed Away
Til Minne Om
Ken Domier Gordon Wayne Eddy Gary Flatgard Art HawkinsonKjell Barstad
Dennis Johnson Stan Johnson Kjell Barstad • 1942–2021 • Elverum, Norway • H
Kenneth Domier • 1933–2020 • Edmonton, AL, Canada • G, T , H
Gordon Wayne Eddy • 1944–2020 • Cresco, IA • T
Gary Flatgard • 1938–2020 • Minneapolis, MN • T, H
Arthur Hawkinson • 1937–2021 • Hudson, WI • T
Dennis Gordon Johnson • 1940–2020 • Morris, MN • H
Stanford Dale Johnson • 1930–2021 • Edmonton, AL, Canada • G
Roland J. Krogstad • 1921–2018 • Madison, WI • H
Jean Larson •1923–2020 • Spring Valley, WI • H
Verna (Foss) Leedahl •1927–2020 • West Fargo, ND • H
Janice Helen (Olson) Myers •1938–2020 • Spooner, WI • G
Arlene Nelda (Bredeson) Olson •1930–2020 • Coon Rapids, MN • G
Gary M. Olson •1938–2019 • Rochester, MN • H
Pastor James B. Olson • 1939–2021 • Sioux Falls, SD • G
John J. Reindl • 1948–2019 • Madison, WI • H
Archie E. Simonson • 1924–2018 • Middleton, WI • H
Elva C. (Sorensen) Steffenson • 1924–2020 • Rochester, MN • G
Betty Lou (Knutson) Strand • 1927–2021 • Columbia Heights, MN • G
“Rollie” Krogstad Jean Larson
Verna Leedahl Janice Myers
Arlene Olson Gary Olson
Jim Olson John Reindl Archie Simonson Elva Steffenson Betty Lou Strand
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Workshop: Hardanger Klubb Returns to StevneHosted by Ginny Nelson, providing Hardanger embroidery instruction with
videos and personalized help for beginners and more advanced stitchers. Bring your projects to work on with a friendly group. Get help for
problems and difficult stitches. Beginners are welcome. Some beginner kits will be available; advanced users should bring their own supplies and tools.
Friday Morning—9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Salon H
Barne FunChildren’s Program hosted by Jessica Bunderson.
There will be materials for Norwegian-themed projects for kids to do to help them get in touch with their inner Norwegian. Bring your children,
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews for a fun day or two.
Thursday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM–3:45 PMSalon C
An Evening Concert of Nordic MusicIn Concert: Chris Falteisek, Robin Fossum & Louise Lang ... along with the dulcet sounds of the sing-along audience!
Thursday Night—7:00 PM, Salons A & B
Additional Stevne Events for Fun!
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Time Event Location
Wednesday, 11 August
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Time Event Location
Thursday AM, 12 August
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Time Event Location Concurrent Seminars
Thursday PM, 12 August
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Time Event Location
Friday AM, 13 August
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Friday PM, 14 August
Time Event Location
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Time Event Location
(Friday afternoon and evening, continued from previous page)
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Time Event Location
Anne Haugan and Elaine Victorine Left: Dick Lundgren and John Peterson. Right: Mark and Merilee Mortenson.
Saturday AM, 11 August
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2021 Tre Lag
Karen MullenLoppemarked Boutique521 S. 58th St.Omaha, Nebraska 68106cell [email protected] sweaters, Norwegian jewelry, Henning carvings and candy figurines, Hardanger and tatted pieces, rosemaled pieces and more.
Lois and Ron MuellerNordic Designs1225 W. Main St, Platteville, WI 53818(608) 348-3398 [email protected] using gemstones from Norway, rosemaling items and rosemaling books.
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Vendors and Crafts
Julie and Lane BackusLena and Ole’s Gifts891 N. Roadrunner Rd.Apache Junction, AZ [email protected] and other Scandinavian jewelry, kitchen linens incl. Swedish washcloths, childrens books, Nor-wegian jerseys, flags, Finnish hand lotion, gnomes, greeting cards, socks and more.
Patrice RoeNordic Nook176 W. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589(608) 877-0848 www.nordic-nook.comScandinavian items—sweaters, T-shirts, socks, figures, jewelry, nisse.
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Bob and Elaine Victorine
Jim Olson, Arlene Olson, Sandra Harvey
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Sandra Harvey and Arlene Olson Polly Johnson and Theresa Nelson
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Banq
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Robin Fossum
Gary Olson, Emcee
The Bundersons: Bentley, MacKenzie, Jessica, and Wyatt, with William in front.
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