A Smörgåsbord of Stories
In 1984, Patrick and I took a trip to Alaska with my septuagenarian grandparents, Mae (Lydick) & Otto Norenberg. Back in the 1970s, Grandpa started the long trek north, but had a medical emergency in Alberta. The trip was shortened when medical transport flew Grandpa … read more
My initial attempt to join the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) resulted in my first-choice family-line being rejected (for lack of a proven connection between a particular generation of Garnetts). Fortunately, the DAR allows prospective members to re-apply with an alternate patriot-ancestor. In October … read more
Katherine Fleischhacker (1922-2018) moved to St. Paul, Minnesota with her family when she was a tenth grader. During her first year at Central High School, she earned a Sophomore Honor Medal. Year after year, she remembered choosing the toughest teachers. She excelled in her classes. … read more
From 1936-1939 Katherine Fleischhacker (1922-2018) attended Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. She studied diligently and received excellent grades. Her high school academic achievements are to be remembered as an example to all. September 1936 The Joseph Fleischhacker family moved from a small township … read more
Franziska Ganser (1869-1951) married Friedrich Fleischhacker (1858-1947) June 4, 1889 in Pamhagen, Burgenland, Austria. Two of their daughters immigrated to the United States: Katherine (Fleischhacker) Fleischhacker (1890-1957) and Franziska (Fleischhacker) Hafner (1895-1978). Chalk Portrait Daughter Franziska “Frances” Fleischhacker brought this chalk portrait of her … read more
Marilynn Louise Norenberg passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023. She was born January 5, 1933 to Frank and Gert Gentzkow in LaMoure, ND. After graduating from high school, Marilynn completed a one-year teaching certificate at Valley City State Teacher’s College (VCSTC). The next year … read more
Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. I’m sitting next to my mother’s bed; she is dying. I love you, mom. Hospice and mom’s care team are guiding my family through mom’s final journey on this earth. It is a time to reflect on her strengths, remember … read more
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cass Lake, Minnesota retains all of their original record books. The first volume/register provides a history of the church by listing members, baptisms, confirmands, marriages, communicants, deaths and pastoral sermon topics. Lutherans believe that there are two sacraments, rites that are … read more
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cass Lake, Minnesota was formally organized in 1902 as part of Die [Deutsche] Evang.-Lutherische Synode von Minnesota und anderen Staaten – the [German] Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Minnesota and Other States. This synod would eventually become part of the Lutheran Church-Missouri … read more
Because I’ve been researching my family for over 30 years, I have most of the names and dates added to my charts. So, now I focus my attention on discovering more stories about my ancestors. Years ago, newspapers were the social media of choice. The … read more