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Detwiler Family Reunion Summary

Lost and Found:

• Cell phone cord found in 2nd cousin male room in Playhouse.
• Reunion T-shirt
• Beach towels
• Photographs of Elmer and Lorena’s wedding and 50th anniversary
• Newspaper from 1965 regarding tornado in Elkhart Co.
• Camp Crosley brochure (we went there for a reunion one year)
• If you are missing something, call 219.331.1806

Attendance
Senior Sibs and spouses: 8
1st Cousins and spouses: 23
2nd Cousins and spouses: 25
3rd Cousins: 1
Fiancés: 2
Friends: 2

Adults: 48
Children/Teens: 12
Babies: 1

Total attendees: 61 out of 142 total in family as of 7-11-08

Person who traveled the most: John Brown III from Corona, CA- 2,121 miles
(Lewis Detwiler’s grandson who came on a train)
Person who traveled the least: Jeff/Marianne/Joe Schroeder from New Paris, IN – 14 miles
Youngest attendee: Oliver Cohen Biek, age 2? (son of Leah Schroeder)
Eldest attendee: Bernice Schroeder, age 91 (Great Grandma of Oliver – 4 generations!)

Finances
Reservation Income: $1,920
*Cash Donation Income: $170
Auction Income: $243
Total Income: $2,333

Total Expenses: $1,938

Balance: $395

How balance has been/will be used…

• Reimbursement to Debbie Brubaker for Reunion Scrapbook materials.
• Seed monies to Laurel Mann for Detwiler Family Recipe book.
• Save monies for next Detwiler Family project/reunion.

*Thanks to three anonymous cash donors!

In-kind donations
T-shirts by Gordon and Diane Hershberger
Ice by Malcolm/Susie Rhoades
Ice by Jeff Schroeder
Gasoline for go-carts by James Mann
Pork by Jay Mann
Beverages by John/Jean Mann and Carl/Lynda Detwiler
Scholarships by Rick Schroeder and Jerry Detwiler
Auction items by Susie Rhoades and Esther Yoder
Airplanes by Lewis Detwiler
Cake decorating stuff by Deb Brubaker
Miscellaneous stuff by Wilma Willard
Food, food, food by about everyone!


Special thanks to these Dets who contributed in a big way
Visionary Team- Wilma Willard, Willa Nuppnau, Deb Brubaker, Karen Nofsinger
Communications Team-Jill Cobb, Diane Hershberger
Activities Team-Deb Brubaker, Karen Nofsinger
Meals Team- Rena Koning, Jay Mann
Reservations Team- Willa Nuppnau, Amber Willard, Sue Rhoades
Techie Team- Austin Bender, Malcolm Rhoades
Blog site - Jill Cobb
Clean Team- Rick Schroeder
Fire Tender- Ken Willard
T-shirt distribution- Diane Hershberger
Photography/Videography- Joe Schroeder, Rick Schroeder
Boating Team- Austin Bender, Amber Willard, James Mann
Facility Set-up/Break Down Team- Austin Bender, Amber Willard, Sue Rhoades, Malcolm Rhoades, Rick Schroeder, James Mann, Amber Willard, Anna Willard, Ryan Nuppnau, Joe Schroeder
Rental, Finances, Tournaments, Auction, Family Tree Display, Reservations, Registration, and Reunion Coordinator- Wilma Willard
Help, help, help by about everyone! THANK YOU SO MUCH!


Photos and Video footage
Whoever has pics or video footage, please contact me and we’ll try to electronically pass them around and get some to Deb for the reunion scrapbook for 08. Jerry has some good pics I’ve seen. Who else has some to share?

Submitted with love for all,
Wilma Willard
219.331.1806

Final Count

There are 62 in all attending the reunion this weekend!

Bernice Schroeder Family: 24
Bernice Schroeder
Sue Rhoades
Malcolm Rhoades
Ben Schroeder
Cara Schroeder
Rick Schroeder
Donna Schroeder
Dylan Schroeder
Danielle Schroeder
Dan Schroeder
Leah Schroeder
Oliver Schroeder
Peter Schroeder
Eli Schroeder
Emma Schroeder
Sam Schroeder
Katy Schroeder
Jeff Schroeder
Marianne Schroeder
Jeremiah Schroeder
Maria Schubert, Fiancé of Jeremiah
Luke Schroeder (Happy Birthday on Friday!!!)
Amanda, friend of Luke
Joe Schroeder

John Detwiler Family: 16
Tim Detwiler
Rena Koning
Lewis Detwiler
John Brown
Jerry Detwiler
Diana Detwiler
Willa Nuppnau
Mike Nuppnau
Ryan Nuppnau
John Nuppnau
Wilma Willard
Ken Willard (Happy Anniversary on Sunday!)
Amber Willard
Austin Bender, Fiancé of Amber
Anna Willard

Esther Yoder Family: 6
Esther Yoder
Gordon Yoder
Diane Hershberger
Bob Hershberger
Jaime Hershberger
Jordan Hershberger

Dale Detwiler Family: 3
Dale Detwiler
Becky Detwiler
Karen, friend of Becky

Delbert Detwiler Family: 3
Helen Joyce
Deb Brubaker
Jim Brubaker

Jean Mann Family: 8
Jean Mann
John Mann
James Mann
Jay Mann
Laurel Mann
Caleb Mann
Josh Mann
Noah Mann

Carl Detwiler Family: 2
Carl Detwiler
Lynda Detwiler

Latest Reunion Tally

Here is the latest and greatest compilation of those coming to the reunion listed by family names. We have 55 who have said they are coming (some of whom we are still waiting for the official reservation, however. Hint, hint) Some are traveling via train or car over hundreds of miles just to see you. Some are coming from right down the road. But for all it is their love of family (or good pressure!) that is bringing them to this time of reuniting. Glad you are all coming!!!

Bernice Schroeder Family: 20
Bernice Schroeder
Sue Rhoades
Malcolm Rhoades
Rick Schroeder
Donna Schroeder
Dylan Schroeder
Danielle Schroeder
Dan Schroeder
Peter Schroeder
Eli Schroeder
Emma Schroeder
Sam Schroeder
Katy Schroeder
Jeff Schroeder
Marianne Schroeder
Jeremiah Schroeder
Maria Schubert, Fiance of Jeremiah
Luke Schroeder
Amanda, friend of Luke
Joe Schroeder

John Detwiler Family: 12
Tim Detwiler
Rena Koning
Lewis Detwiler
John Brown
Jerry Detwiler
Diana Detwiler
Willa Nuppnau
Wilma Willard
Ken Willard
Anna Willard
Amber Willard
Austin Bender, Fiance of Amber

Esther Yoder Family: 7
Esther Yoder
Gordon Yoder
Diane Hershberger
Bob Hershberger
Jaime Hershberger
Jordan Hershberger
Jenny Hershberger

Dale Detwiler Family: 3
Dale Detwiler
Becky Detwiler
Karen, friend of Becky

Delbert Detwiler Family: 3
Helen Joyce
Deb Brubaker
Jim Brubaker

Jean Mann Family: 8
Jean Mann
John Mann
James Mann
Jay Mann
Laurel Mann
Caleb Mann
Josh Mann
Noah Mann

Carl Detwiler Family: 2
Carl Detwiler
Lynda Detwiler

Prayer Request Update

Hi Friends and Family,

It has been confirmed through repeat testing that Mike has Guillain Barre Syndrome. It affects the nerves in his legs, bowels and bladder, but has not traveled elsewhere. That prayer has been answered! The prognosis is full recovery WITH TIME (weeks, months, years?) which is still hard, but comforting, too.

This all began on Sunday, June 8 when he woke up with numbness and weakness in his legs to the point where he could not walk. We had a good experience at Porter Hospital and with Dr. Silberman, then transfered to St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart on Tues. June 24th for their rehabilitation wing. Now, after 3 weeks in all, he can use a walker 150 feet, go up and down 3 stairs, if it has two rails, and stand with the support of one hand on a table for 1 minute, 40 seconds. We do not know how long he will be able to remain at St. Mary's. He will no doubt come home before the "life" returns to his legs. We are currently looking to borrow a wheel chair, walker, tub transport/bench or other disabled equipment. If you have such items to loan, we would appreciate hearing from you. 219-241-0947

Thank you all for your thoughts and especially your prayers. We truly appreciate the greeting cards, plants, balloons, food and restaurant gift cards that have been sent and the offers to help mow if the boys get behind! We are reminded of what special friends and family we are blessed with!

Thank you, all!
Willa and boys~ Ryan, Kevin, John

Wilma's additional comment: Nuppnaus have made family adjustments and had good people help them keep up with their two businesses. You can imagine how this has their world upside-down. Willa has been at Mike's side 24/7 and now she is able to usually sleep at home and get some day breaks when others are available. Please pray for complete healing and their perseverance- as they deal with this long-term health issue! Their address is: 3208 Clairborne Crossing, Valparaiso, IN 46385

More registered for the Reunion!

Bernice Schroeder
Susie Rhoades
Malcolm Rhoades
Benjamen Rhoades
Cara Rhoades
Rick Schroeder
Donna Schroeder
Dylan Schroeder
Danielle Schroeder
Tim Detwiler
Gordon Yoder
Esther Yoder
Dale Detwiler
Becky Detwiler
Karen, friend of above
Bob Hershberger
Diane Hershberger
Jaime Hershberger
Jordan Hershberger
Jenny Hershberger
Helen Joyce
Jeff Schroeder
Marianne Schroeder
Jeremiah Schroeder
Maria (Schubert), Fiance of above
Luke Schroeder
Girlfriend of above
Dan Schroeder
Peter Schroeder
Eli Schroeder
Emma Schroeder
Sam Schroeder
Katy Schroeder
Jay Mann
Laurel Mann
Caleb Mann
Josh Mann
Noah Mann
Deb Brubaker
Lewis Detwiler
John Brown, grandson of above

See you soon!

The Willards hope to see you all at the reunion!!!