Friesen Trivia

Friesen Trivia

2012Friesen is like Smithfor the MennonitesFriesen is an occupational namefor a builder of dams and dikes.Most of our ancestors have been identified as _____ and _____. Occupations ?

Ministers

FarmersWho were Johns Parents?

Abraham B Friesen and Helena FastArrived in America 1875 with their parentsAbraham 1871 1947 Nikolajdorf, Molotschna, South RussiaDied in Mountain Lake, Minnesota

Helena 1875 1949Alexanderkrone, Molotschna, South RussiaDied in Mountain Lake, MinnesotaFarmingOwner 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 Katies Parents?

Gerhard P Rahn and Anna ThiessenArrived in America in 1889 with their childrenGerhard P Rahn 1856 - 1914Sparrau, Moltschna, South RussiaDied in Mountain Lake, Minnesota

Anna Thiessen 1860 - 1904Assumed she was born in South Russiaand died in Moutain Lake. They had10 children, she died in childbirth andKatie was the only one born in America.

Gerhard P Rahn and Helena SchultzAfter Anna died,Gerhard marriedHelena (1875 1969) they had 5 children

Farming and MinistryTheir farm was southwest of Butterfield.

In 1893 Gerhard was ordained as a minister of the gospel in the First Mennonite Churchof 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 inSt 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 CuprynaThe art of being a parent is sleeping when your baby isnt _____?CryingLookingFeedingChangingLooking

Helen was known for her _____ and for the _____ _____ jam she made.

Ground Cherry JamQuiltingElzora is also known for her quiltingHow many t-shirts did it taketo make this quilt?30This was a special giftmade for hergranddaughter, Hilary.

Art WorkOlivia CuprynaNicholas RoehlkeMarah SmithNone 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 ReunionOnly 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 Friesens 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 ThompsonKaden NicholsSeptember 2011Proud 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 WallWhat book contains the first line,All children, except one eventually grow up?

The Time MachineStuart LittleC. Peter PanA Prayer for Owen MeanyPeter 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 NameFrom John and Katie to Eliana what is the most popular name in the Friesen Family?

John

followed by Katherine

Katie Friesens birth certificate originally read Katherina Rahn. It was changed in 1963 to Katie G. RahnFollowing Close BehindDavidJason/JaysonJeremyJoshuaRebecca/RebekahWho takes on an elephant?

Mark FriesenWhat 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.

ElvinWho wants to be known as Z?

and enjoys art workJulian 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 TrailAvid Biker Jeremy FriesenCheck out his facebookPage for some amazingpictures

Who rolled the car after staying a week at Uncle Abe Friesens 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 inJacob and Ardiths wedding.

FUN FACTS 59 Third Cousins and our family continues to grow

Ages