Baumert family reunion held

The descendants of the Oscar and Bessie Baumert family met for their annual reunion, Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Keota. There were 60 in attendance. Following the blessing, by Pastor Frances Baumert, a bountiful cooperative dinner at 1 p.m. was enjoyed by all.

Those in attendance were: Margaret Burk, Zachary and Sherry Burk of Bucklin, Mo.; Sandra Killin and Mark Fowler, Thom and Patty Hotka of Des Moines; Leslie, Aaron, Ian and Evan Schaver of Waterloo; Larry and Connie Baumert, Bill and Carolyn Toomer, Brian, Cassie, Liam and Ivan Dohmen of Marion; Shelley Baumert of Cedar Rapids; Dillon and Alissa Hammes, and Korrah Luers Hammes of Coralville; Ethan and Kelsey Hammes of Wellman; Mark Baumert and Lynn Zimmerman of Ainsworth; Gwen Thyen, Keenan Thyen and Micheala Stanerson, Kolten Thyen Pennington and Kendra Rickey, Tracy Baumert, Emily and Emma Baumert, and Jeremy Peterson, all of Washington; Cheryl Steffen of Ottumwa; Pat and Sue Pfannebecker, Samantha Hervey and Kevin Andersen of Hedrick; Greg and Kathy Brower of Richland; Frances Baumert, Loretta Streigle, Ronald Baumert, Peter, Patty, and Lily Hammes, Richard, Christine, Travis and Ashley Baumert, all of Sigourney; Amanda, Lyle, Aidan and Wyatt Smothers of North English; Dennis, Judy and Rosie Baumert, and Gene Baumert of Keota.

Frances Baumert of Sigourney was the eldest in attendance, and Ivan Dohmen of Marion was the youngest.

A get-well card was signed for Marilyn Van Fleet of North English.

A guessing game and a word search game were played and everyone enjoyed playing bingo, with many prizes given. Little Rosie Baumert of Keota was a delight for all to see. Picture taking and visiting rounded out the day.

The 2016 Baumert reunion will be held the second Sunday in July at the St. Mary?s Hall in Keota.