Reunion Information
Updated: August 15, 2009
THE 11TH TRIENNIAL
FELZIEN FAMILY REUNION
The family has been busy planning for this. Please follow the hyperlink to: http://www.felzienreunion2010.com/
for more information.
We're working together to bring you the best reunion we can.
Remember
THE 10TH TRIENNIAL
FELZIEN FAMILY REUNION
Wasn't it nice?
We know some of you were in attendence. For those who want to walk down memory lane, or for those who were not at the 10th reunion, we post this for you all: The Felzien Family Reunion was hosted at the Holiday Inn at Kearney, Nebraska, on the weekend of June 22 thru noon of the 24th, by the Mildred Felzien-Ott Family: Pat Ott Thorell, Jeff Bash (son of Donna Ott Bash), and Dallas and Virginia Ott. Dallas and Pat are the grandchildren of Otto Henry Charlie and Susie Felzien. Their Mother was Mildred Felzien and Ervin W. Ott There were 90+ descendents of Felzien Brothers and sister Louise Einspahr. They were from Canada, Oregon, Texas, Kansas, Tennessee, Wyoming, Missouri, Colorado, Iowa and Nebraska. Sorry if we may have missed a state or two.
The luncheon gave way with a Saturday noon Buckboard Buffet of Ribs, Chicken and a nice assortment of side dishes were available. The table prayer was given by Jerry Ott of Rural Holdrege, NE. Also, a candlelight ceremony and reading was given for those family members that had passed in the last three years.
Prizes were given to Winifred (Kermit) Felzien of Minden, NE., for the oldest, to Charlotte and Irvin Felzien who came the farthrest from Canada, and to the youngest, who was Lisa Felzien's, of the Gus Felzien line.
Following the luncheon, the family held a group business meeting with Grand Master of Ceremonies, Leroy Felzien of Raytown, Missouri presiding. Vonnie Murray reported what effort and success she has had thus far with the Felzien genealogy. Dan Felzien gave information about the Felzien website. LeRoy asked for a collection for the cost of initiating and maintaining the Felzien website. For the next Reunion, LeRoy asked for another collection to enable the next reunion hosts to have a fund for the expenses for the reunion in 3 years in Bend, Oregon-hosted by the Gemaelichs.
After the meeting, the Otts had entertainment planned for all. The Jerry Ott family - Pictured left-to-right in the photo, Aaron Ott (Piano; age 19), Joanna Ott (Violin; age 14), Leah Ott (Flute; age 16), and Mother Julie, entertained with music and songs. Following, posing as three wacky news reporters, Bev Ott & Ginger Lambert of Austin, TX., and Jeff Bash of Orleans gave hilarious news commentaries about some of the those in the audience. Ginger is also a professional mime and storyteller and kept the children on the edge of their seats with her story of the little boy that wanted a dog and ended up with a fish. The Archway Monument, Pioneer Village in Minden, and the Big Apple Fun Center were especially entertaining to those that attended. The Holiday Inn Waterpark was the highlight of the younger crowd. On Sunday morning, a group attended the Zion Lutheran Church services south of Juniata, Nebraska in Adams County, Wanda Township. This church and cemetery is where the Felzien ancestors had attended and lived near in the past and is where some are burried.
Pat, Jeff, Dallas and Virgina hope that those who attended had a fun time and those that couldn't come this year will be able to go to Bend, Oregon in 2010. We'll be lookin' for ya!!
Virginia Ott (edited by the Webmeister)
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The remaining webpage below is what was active for the 10th reunion. As webmeister, I'll keep it here for a short time.
22nd , 23rd , & 24th JUNE 2007
Featuring: As it spans Interstate-80, the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument is a fantastic link to the past.
The volunteer 2007 Reunion Committee:
The Mildred Felzien Ott Family:
Pat Ott Thorell,
Dallas & Virginia Ott, and
Jeff Bash
REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS:
THE HOLIDAY INN, KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
Reunion Details/Agenda
* Friday evening---Reunion Registration is at The Holiday Inn. Coffee and Tea will be served. (The organized Reunion Cocktail Party has been canceled.) ONLY registrants staying in the Holiday Inn may use the Water Park & Fitness Center in the Holiday Inn. The Hampton, The Wingate & The Holiday Inn Express have indoor pools and Fitness Centers. ATTENTION: BE SURE TO SAY YOU ARE WITH THE FELZIEN FAMILY REUNION JUNE 2007 TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED PRICE ON THE ROOM. There are many other motels in
* Saturday—Breakfast on your own. The Captain's Table in THE HOLIDAY INN is open at 6 a.m. The Wingate, The Holiday Inn Express, & The Hampton have complimentary breakfasts. We will finish registrations by 9:30 a.m., then proceed to The Archway Monument for a tour.
* Saturday 9:30 AM - finish registrations
* Saturday 9:35 AM - Meet at The Archway Monument for a tour. It is wheelchair accessible. The group tour cost that you Pay at the Door:
| Adult $7.00; |
| $5.00 for ages 13-18; |
| $3.00 for ages 6-12; |
| 5 and younger are FREE. |
* Saturday Noon - Luncheon consists of The Chuckwagon Buffet in a meeting room---The prices include tax and gratuity. This price is with a guarantee of 50 people. A slight increase in the luncheon price was due to a city tax increase. The menu consists of: -Garden Salad w/dressings, Vegetable tray w/dip, Coleslaw, Fried Chicken and BBQ Ribs, Baked Beans, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Corn, and Biscuits with butter and honey. Following the luncheon, the family will have a business meeting and then entertainment by Bev Ott and Ginger Lambert and The Jerry Ott Family. MONEY FOR THE LUNCHEON MUST BE SENT TO DALLAS or PAT BEFORE JUNE 1st, 2007.
| $13.70 per adult, |
| $6.83 for children ages 6 thru 9 years, and |
| 5 and under FREE. |
* Saturday 4 P.M. - Several options are available: Golf for the serious golfer, Go-Carts at The Big Apple, Fort Kearney State Historical Park (2 mi. S.& 4 mi. E. of Kearney), Cabela’s Showroom or Pioneer Village in Minden (Admission to Pioneer Village in Minden is $9.50 + tax for Adults; $5.00+ tax for 6-12 yrs; 5 yrs and under Free. (It is wheelchair accessible).
* Sunday 8 AM - Arrangements have been made for those wanting to attend the Church at The Zion Lutheran Church where Fred and Ernest Felzien and families attended near Juniata for those wishing to attend, or church of your choice or visiting before checking out!
Get a room, PLEASE!
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HOLIDAY INN---308-237-5971
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HAMPTON INN---308-234-3400
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| 163 Guest Rooms and Suites all with free high-speed internet |
87 deluxe guest rooms all with free high-speed internet |
| 12 Meeting rooms for groups from 10-800 persons |
Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet |
| The Captain's Table award winning restaurant |
Indoor pool, whirlpool & Fitness center |
| Indoor Water Recreation Center with two adult 30 ft high water slides, kids pool with slides, fountains and water cannons and whirlpool. Complete fitness center and video game room. |
All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board & hair dryer - 100% satisfaction guarantee! |
| WINGATE INN 308-237-4400 |
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 309-234-8100 |
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85 guest rooms and suites all with free high-speed internet in all rooms
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88 guest rooms all with free high-speed internet
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| Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet |
Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet |
| Indoor pool, whirlpool & Fitness center |
Indoor pool, whirlpool & Fitness center |
| All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board & hair dryer |
All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board & hair dryer |
| Two meeting rooms; 28 and 14 persons |
One meeting room for up to 60 persons |
CLYDE & VI’S CAMPGROUND
308-234-1532
SOLD-No longer available |
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Cranewood Country Inn RV Park
---308-237-6721, 1910 W.24th St.
—1 mi. W. on Hwy 30
Fees: $18-$25 -22 spaces; 20 tent spaces
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Fort Kearney Historical Park
-308-865-5305
-2 Mi. S. & 4 Mi. E. of The Holiday Inn ---Fee: $15 for RV;- Park permit is $4.00
-Kearney Visitors Bureau -308-237-3101
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Transportation: The municipal airport in Kearney has a 30 passenger plane to and from Lincoln, NE, and to and from Denver, Colorado.
More info: The reunion organizers have signed a contract with the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska for our 2007 reunion for June 23 and 24th (Saturday & Sunday). They reserved 20 rooms as of now (March 23, 2005) for the Holiday Inn. More can be added. It is in a complex with two other hotels owned by the same man--The Wingate and The Hampton, and they are just out the back and across a drive from the Holiday. Dallas, Virginia and Pat will get together April 16th to work out more details.
Kearney, NE: Platte River Road Archway, built over the interstate, having the history of the pioneers that trekked West; Yanney Park; the Rails and Trails museum; Fort Kearney Park where civil war reenactments take place; a paint ball course; swimming at the motels; and, there is a motor home campground close to the motels also. Cabela's "the worlds Foremost Outdoor Fitter", The Museum of Nebraska Art in downtown Kearney and the Rowe Sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society for those who like to watch the sandhill cranes on their migration. There are several golf courses also. Pioneer Village is only 15 miles southeast of Kearney and Chevyland U.S.A. is 10 miles west. There is a Municipal airport with connections to Omaha and Lincoln.
Ready? Here we go:
Please complete the form and submit it by JUNE 1, 2007. Dallas and Virginia will tally the information on a spreadsheet to keep track of the preferences, and who is who. From your information you provide, we will gather the data we need to decide how we will attempt to hold the reunion. We will potentially need a deposit on the location or events we choose, so follow along here, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Pat Ott Thorell,
309 Hickory Str.
Iowa Falls, Iowa 50123 |
Dallas & Virginia Ott,
71209 V. Rd
Republican City, NE 68971 |
Jeff Bash
POST Box 408
Orleans, NE 68966 |
Felzien Family Network Webmeister
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