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)