Baumert family reunion held

The descendants of the Oscar and Bessie Baumert family met for their annual reunion, Sunday, July 10, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Keota. There were 66 in attendance. Following the blessing, by Gene Baumert, a bountiful cooperative dinner at 1 p.m. was enjoyed by all.

In attendance were: Marjean Shipley of Carrollton, Texas, and Joe Brasic of Houston, Texas; Joanne Riemer of Umatilla, Florida; Sandra Killin of Des Moines; Dr. Paul Baumert Jr. and Julie Baumert, and Paul (Trey) Baumert III of Pleasant Hill; Jerilyn and Les Lehs, Shelley Baumert, Leann Williams, Breanna, Jamari, and Jasyia Williams of Cedar Rapids; Larry and Connie Baumert, Bill and Carolyn Toomer of Marion; Dillon, Alissa, Korrah, and Lola Hammes of Coralville; Brock Baumert of Iowa City; Pearl Hammes of Cedar Falls; Justin, Jennifer, and Jordan Baumert of Victor; David, Amanda, Lyla, Aidan, and Wyatt Smothers of Millersburg; Marilyn Van Fleet of North English; Frances Baumert, Loretta Streigle, Peter and Patty Hammes, Aaron and Tammy Streigle, Ben, Missy and Korben Hammes of Sigourney; Cheryl Steffen of Ottumwa; Sue and Pat Pfannebecker, and Samantha and Bentlee Hervey of Hedrick; Trenten, Jessica, Gracyn, and Maverick Hervey of Martinsburg; Greg and Kathy Brower of Richland; Mark Baumert and Lynn Zimmerman of Ainsworth; Gwen Thyen, Tracy Baumert, Nathan Baumert, Emily Baumert, Jeremy and Caleb Peterson of Washington; Ethan and Kelsey Hammes of Wellman; Dennis and Judy Baumert, and Gene Baumert of Keota.

Frances Baumert of Sigourney was the eldest in attendance; and her great-granddaughter, 3-month-old Lola Hammes of Coralville, was the youngest. A get-well card was signed for Irene Baumert of Burlington. A guessing game and bean bag game were played, and everyone enjoyed playing bingo, with many prizes given. There was a surprise appearance by Vada Sue for all to see. Picture taking and visiting rounded out the day.

The 2017 Baumert reunion will be held on the second Sunday in July at the St. Mary?s Hall in Keota.