Kleese reunion held in West Chester

The 91st Kleese Reunion was held Sunday, July 16 at the West Chester Heritage Building.

President Terry Griffith welcomed the group and Kyle Griffith blessed and food and family before the cooperative meal.

Kleese Historian Patricia Dusenbery reported two marriages, three births, and four deaths. Samson Griffith was the youngest member present.

Patricia Dusenbery was the oldest. The Wright family traveled the least and Peg Mason of TN traveled the farthest.

Wilma Wright and Patricia Dusenbury have attended the most reunions.

First reunion attendees were Shannon, Jonah, Abram, Mabel and Samson Griffith.

Correspondence was relayed from Frohardt and Dillon family. Memorabilia was displayed for members to enjoy.

Terry Griffith was elected President; Gina Hill, Vice President, Ruth Maddalozzo, Secretary; Patricia Dusenbery remains family Historian for the 2024 year.

The reunion will be held the third Sunday in July at the West Chester Heritage Building.

Touring the museum, working with vintage corn sheller, and homemade ice cream was enjoyed.

Relatives attending were:

Wilma Wright, Keota, IA

Joe Wright, Keota, IA

Rita Phipps, Washington, IA

Brian and Ann Phipps, Bettendorf, IA

Karla Maxwell, Washington, IA

Tom Bauer, Iowa City, IA

Kayleigh Bauer, North Liberty, IA

Brett and Laura Bauer, North Liberty, IA

Patricia Dusenbery, Washington, IA

Clement and Vivian Griffith, Washington, IA

Terry and Teresa Griffith, Manchester, IA

Kyle and Shannon Griffith, Jonah, Mabel, Abram and Samson, Pleasant Hill, MO

Mike and Gina Hill, Ankeny, IA

Raymond and Nancy Powell, Creston, IA

Barry and Mary Linda Griffith, Newton, IA

Dennis Griffith, Iowa City, IA

Gina Griffith, Tiffin, IA

Lisa Kohler, Iowa City, IA

Peggy Mason, Holiday, TN

James and Kathy Starbuck, Queen City, MO

Adrian Starbuck, Queen City, MO

Dave and Ruth Maddalozzo, Seymour, IA