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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!!!

Family Prayer Request

Share your family prayer requests.

Mike Nuppnau (Willa Detwiler Nuppnau's husband) age 49 was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Guillian Barre' Syndrome. Below is an e-mail Willa posted June 14. An update 6-22-08: Mike is finished with his infusions and will be moving to a Hobart hospital for rehab for 12 days. He is learning to use a walker for some mobility. His legs remain with no feeling and they are unable to support him. Please pray for full recovery! They had all planned on coming to the reunion. Now we are unsure of their attendance.

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June 14, 2008
From Willa Nuppnau

Mike has Guillain Barre Syndrome and cannot walk. It came on suddenly, within 2 hours, last Sunday morning. He thought his legs had gone numb from laying wrong in bed, but it gradually got worse instead of better. We got him to the ER quickly. His back and belly also ached (4 bulging discs + bladder filling). He had 4 MRIs, spinal tap, EMG, NVC, CTA of his aorta, lung function test, catheter and IV within the first 48 hours. His neurologist ruled out the "really bad" stuff first and then made the diagnosis. Some of Mike's results have been sent to Mayo Clinic and somewhere in California to be tested for some "exotic" stuff that the doc is still considering, since Mike's is not a classic case of Guillain Barre.

Guillain Barre, pronounced Gee on Bar ray' (with a hard "G"), is an uncommon inflammatory disorder in which by mistake, the body's immune system attacks your nerves, the lining in particular. There is no known cause or cure, but treatment is successful for 100% recovery in 80% of the cases. It can travel to all parts of the body making them weak, numb, even paralyzed, so it can be very serious if it goes to your chest area since it can affect even the muscles which help you breathe!

The treatment he is on is IVIG. He gets 5 infusions of immunoglobulin which helps block the antibodies that are destroying the nerves. We are now 5 days into it and he is having the last one as I write. These treatments should cut the recovery time in half. Recovery can take 3 weeks to 3 months to 3 years, but also Guillain Barre can recur at any time. Next week Doc will retest him, reevaluate and hopefully see improvements so that he can go to rehab center to learn to walk again. Until then he is at Porter Hospital, room 426.

Doc did see a bit of reflex in Mike's right knee on Thursday and Mike seems to be able to "feel" a little sensation in the right leg when moved. I am to put his joints through range of motion exercises. They use a type of fork lift with a canvas hammock on it to move him from bed to chair twice a day. He has a special air bed, too. He is on blood thinners to lessen the risk of blood clots.

In the meantime, the boys are stepping up and running the businesses (mowing business and package beverage store). Ryan is doing most of the paperwork and all are mowing besides their "real" summer jobs working at the golf courses here in town. Kevin is in charge of groceries and the kitchen and laundry, while John is in charge of cleaning. They help each other and Mike's mom is helping with the store, too. I have been up at the hospital most of the time, just coming home to shower occasionally or grab a bill that is due! Thus, it has taken me a while to write this email to let you all know.

Please keep us in your prayers, especially that this does not travel any further up his body and of course, for a speedy recovery!

Love, Willa and boys 219.465.0763

P.S. Please share this with anyone who you think would appreciate knowing.

The Countdown to the Reunion is ON!!!

21 days to go until the reunion - 13 registered so far...

Add your name to the list! E-mail your registration confirmation or ask for more details.

Wilma Willard
Ken Willard
Anna Willard
Amber Willard
Austin Bender
Rena Koning
Carl Detwiler
Lynda Detwiler
Jerry Detwiler
Diana Detwiler
John Mann
Jean Mann
James Mann

John and Lois Detwiler photos

Check out a blog for John and Lois Detwiler, with many family photos.

http://johnloisdetwiler.blogspot.com/


To post your family's photos and update the Detwilers, e-mail jillkcobb@gmail.com.

Reunion brochure coming your way!

Detwilers,

You should be receiving a reunion brochure in your mailbox in the next few days. Please review and register by June 26 with payment! We can't wait to hear from you!!

View the brochure online, print and send in your confirmation! (This file is large, so please be patient.)

What to bring to the reunion

Please bring these items to the reunion:

• Lawn chairs
• Select some foods to bring and share: chips & dip, fruit (bananas, oranges, strawberries), salads, sandwich add-ins (lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, cheese), homemade ice cream, berries or other toppings, corn on the cob, pies & cakes, scrambled egg fixin’s, and snacks.
• Swimsuits and beach towels
• Bath towels & washcloths, Sleeping bags & pillows (For those flying in: let us know and we’ll help you with these items)
• Sports equipment like corn-hole, softball, sidewalk chalk, fishing, water skiing, etc.
• Recipes from Grandma Lorena and favorites of Grandpa Elmer and recipes from your kitchens
• Family photos, both recent and from long ago
• An act, musical number, skit, poem, story, stunt, or dance to share for our variety show
• Auction items to raise funds for family reunion projects or future reunions
• Helpful hands and attitudes for meal prep and cleanup: “Fellowship in the Kitchen

Do not bring: fireworks, alcohol (smoking only in designated areas).

What to look forward to @ the reunion!

Come enjoy the weekend of July 11-13 connecting with your Detwiler family and relaxing at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Retreat Center!

The Weekend at a Glance:

• Friday night campfire and storytelling
• Saturday 7 a.m. ski run, knee boarding, wake boarding, jet skiing
• Tubing, fishing, canoeing, volleyball, softball, etc.
• Evening Detwiler Family Variety Show, Late Night Cruise
• Sunday Morning Worship, Detwiler FamilyMeeting, Go-carts, Big golf cart rides
• Tournaments: Detwiler Olympics, Giant Dutch Blitz Game, Cousins Classic Disc Golf, Senior Siblings Croquet, and more fun stuff!

Special Reunion Fun:

• Get-to-know you activities and special Second Cousin bonding events
• Collecting recipes from Lorena Detwiler’s kitchen and recipes of her offspring
• Creation of a Detwiler Pictorial Directory (smile!)
• Update and display of the Elmer & Lorena Detwiler Family Tree

Update the Fam!

Wondering what our large family has been up to lately? Post a brief comment letting us know what's been going on in your life!

Want to connect with relatives you haven't seen in awhile? Make sure to attend the Detwiler Family Reunion this summer!

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendars for the Detwiler Family Reunion on July 11, 12, 13 at Enchanted Hills Playhouse Retreat Center!

The official brochure/invite/reservation form will be mailed out shortly. If you need more information, please contact Wilma Willard at wilmawillard@msn.com or (219) 331-1806.

Please send your e-mail address to Diane Hershberger, dogfood1976@sbcglobal.net, for updates.