There were a number of newspaper clippings in the box of things from grandma that Aunt Cleo let me borrow. I’ll post one every so often, but some of you will have to fill in the details. It’s very seldom that there is a date on the clipping. I think these are all things that were hanging on the partition “wall” (did that have a name?) in the kitchen.
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Updates from Danny…
Dan Sommerer added this as a comment last week, but since not everyone sees every comment, I thought I would republish it so that more people would get a chance to see it. Thanks to everyone who has sent in Halloween pictures. If you haven’t yet, lets get on the ball…
If anyone is interested, our men’s group at Honey Creek has made a CD. It has 12 of the oldies but goodies favorite church hymns on it plus the Doxology –making 13 total. I think of standing in the kitchen at Grandma’s and Grandpa’s or at Heit’s Point singing the Doxology with you every time I hear it. Doug and Joseph are in the group playing the harmonica, fiddle and mandolin. I’m not sure why my brothers got all the instrument playing talent, but they did. Doug and Joe Joe do a great job. I sing lead and harmony. This CD was recorded in the church basement with some relatively inexpensive equipment but it still sounds good.
Denise just looked over my shoulder and told me not to write about the equipment, but it’s true. We have dedicated the CD to our friend Mitch Berendzen who was killed in July 2010 just before the national Lutheran youth gathering in New Orleans —he and his wife Betty are (were) youth leaders from Honey Creek. On the album back there is a picture of all the kids’ hands that went to the gathering and they were wearing bracelets made out of the flowers at his funeral. The profits from the sales of these videos are going to the new school building project at Honey Creek. Maybe the next CD will be giving to Calvary. If you are interested in a CD just let Lolly or me know and we can get you one. WE are asking for a donation of $13 to pay for the making of the CD cover and case as well as something for the school building.
Ralph got the first CD we sold, but paid $200 for his signed copy, copy number 1.
Just to update you. The Blessing/Consecration for the new Calvary High School building will be November 14th. Dedication will be later when we have more time to plan. We are going to try to move into and start using the school over Thanksgiving weekend. That’s a huge “Praise God From Whom all Blessings Flow.” I can’t believe it’s happening. It still seems like we are still so far away—but it’s really happening. You all have been so supportive of this school from the very start, each of you in so many ways—BLESS YOU ALL!!!
I’ll keep you all posted.. Love to all.
–Danny
You can find contact information for Danny or Aunt Lolly in the address book in the tools menu at the top of the page (you know, so you can order a CD). Actually, you could probably just put that you want one in the comments below too.
Reunion 2023 (Meal Information)
Below is the information about meals for the 2023 Sommerer Family Reunion. If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.
NOTE 1: Help us figure out how much food to buy:
We ran out of meat seven years ago because we had many people show up to the Saturday night meal who did not tell anyone they would be there. It was really traumatic for us, and to keep that from happening again, we are asking for the number of people coming with you when you give Christina your reservation information, even if they are not staying the night. This should include any friends you or your children are bringing.
NOTE 2: What if my numbers change?
If you need to change your numbers at a later date, be sure you let Christina know before June 14th so the wonderful people who actually purchase the food for breakfast and the meat for supper are able to get enough for everyone. If you need to make changes after June 14th, you will need to contact each of these people: Jim or Sheri Sommerer, Courtney Knipp, and Whitni Upton.
NOTE 3: What to bring for lunch on Saturday?
There is a sign-up sheet at the bottom of this page for what to bring for lunch on Saturday. If you are a son or daughter of Adolf & Theresia Sommerer or a spouse of same, you are not supposed to sign up for anything on the list. You have been warned!
Breakfast (at The Pavilion)
Second cousins are in charge of breakfasts, with Whitni Upton and Courtney Knipp typically getting things organized, contact them to find out how you can help.
- Friday, June 30 on your own
- Saturday, July 1 at 8:00 (prep at 6:30) <—this time is the same as last year
- Sunday, July 2 at 8:00 (prep at 6:30)
Lunch (at The Pavilion)
Lunch is meant to be a quick break between swimming, visiting, and everything else. It is sandwiches, chips, and fruit, and you can sign up for what you will bring at the bottom of this page.
- Friday, June 30 on your own
- Saturday, July 1 at 12:00 pm (bring your food by 11:50)
- Sunday, July 2 on your own
Supper (at The Pavilion)
The second best part of the reunion is the potlucks. Remember to bring enough sides/desserts for everyone in your family who will be there for the potlucks. Plan on having your food out on the tables about 10 minutes before the meal is scheduled to begin.
- Friday, June 30 at 6:30pm potluck: bring main dish and sides
- NOTE: Becky says that Charlie’s Restaurant has permenantly closed, so if you normally went there on Friday, you needed to make other plans.
- Saturday, July 1 at 6:00pm potluck: meat provided, bring sides/desserts
- Sunday, July 2 on your own
Historical Note on Saturday Meals:
- 2017 (breakfast 8:00, lunch 12:00, dinner 6:00) People said that all we did was prepare to eat and eat. They wanted to try 2 group meals, and to eat the evening meal earlier to have more time for softball.
- 2018 (breakfast 9:30, dinner 4:00) We didn’t actually eat until 6:00 because the meat took a while to cook. The people next wanted to try lunch & dinner as our 2 group meals instead of breakfast & dinner.
- 2019 (lunch 11:00, dinner 5:00) People said that people took too long to come to the Pavilion because there wasn’t breakfast, and they decided to go back to three meals, but we’re still going to try to have the last one earlier.
- 2020 Covid, no reunion. We all sat at home thinking about Danny.
- 2021 (breakfast 8:00, lunch 11:00, dinner 5:00) I (Lloyd) was sick in bed in his cabin all day Saturday, and doesn’t really have any idea what happened. Apparently, Dinner was around 7:30. I’m not sure why.
- 2022 (breakfast 8:00, lunch 11:00, dinner 5:00) Lunch and Dinner were both about an hour later than planned. We are changing the timeline to these times for 2023.
Sign-up Sheet for Lunch on Saturday:
In the past Debbie & Becky assigned us stuff to bring for lunch on Saturday. Then we didn’t have lunch on Saturday as a group, now we’re doing a sign-up sheet. Pick out one or more items to bring for lunch on Saturday. If you’re bringing more people, or feel particularly generous, sign up for more items. You can claim an item by making a comment below or by sending Lloyd an email at Lloyd@LloydAndLauren.com. Questions about how much or what kind? Use your judgement. It’s a picnic lunch type of thing. If you know that the quantity listed here is too much or not enough, because you brought it last year, let Lloyd know.
Last year there was a lot of cheese for lunch. I think that’s because about 3 of us thought, “I won’t sign up for anything. I’ll just bring down whatever is left on the list.” That was a good thought, but I think we know now that it isn’t so good in practice. I’ll sign up for something before the last day this year. You should too.
NOTE: Becky and Debbie wanted me to reiterate that we do not want Aunt Mary Lynn, Aunt Lolly, Uncle Lloyd or Aunt Jane to bring anything on the list. They have done enough.
The MeatDebbie & BeckyCondimentsDebbie & BeckyPlates, Napkins and suchDebbie & BeckySliced Cheese (4 packages)Chance & Emily SommererSliced Cheese(Brenna & Shawn Batty)Snack Cheese(Scott & Som Baker)Grapes (about 4lbs)Julie Baker- Grapes (Scott & Som Baker)
Watermelon/Cantaloupe/Strawberry mixLinda Lock- Watermelon (better bring a knife to cut it with too)
Cookies (2 packages or batches)Danny & Denise SommererCookies (2 packages or batches)Derek & Maxine SommererChips – potato (3 bags)Lance & Layken SommererChips – potato or otherwise (3 bags)Micky & Tammy SommererChips – anything but potato (3 bags)Sam & Rachel SommererJuice boxes (a flat?)Nathan FolkemerJuice boxes (a flat?)Nathan FolkemerBottles of waterNathan FolkemerSoda (a cooler?)Aaron Sommerer- Those frogs Baby Yoda ate (4 fried, at least 2 different species)
Bread (4 loafs)Micky & Tammy SommererBread (4 loafs)Sarah & Ryan JonesBread (4 loafs)Denise & Chris LawrenzLettuce (2 heads, torn in sandwich type sizes)Denise & Chris LawrenzLettuce (2 heads, torn in sandwich type sizes)Derek & Maxine SommererOnions(Brenna & Shawn Batty)Tomatoes (a dozen? Sliced)Danny & Denise SommererBlack Olives (4 cans sliced or 8 cans of sliced)Dave & Joni SommererGreen Olives (2 large jars)Doug & Melissa SommererPickle slices, (2 jars – different kinds?)Chance & Emily SommererPickles (2 jars dill & 2 jars sweet)Derek & Maxine SommererCarrots (4lbs ready to eat) Christina & PaulCauliflower (2 heads, cut up)Derek & Maxine SommererOranges (2 bags)Micky & Tammy SommererApples (2 bags)Mer & Scot Nitzel- Cantaloupe and/or Honeydew melons (cut)
Jalapeños (1 jar)Lloyd & Lauren SommererRanch Dressing (1 bottle)Christina & Paul- Anything else for sandwiches (let Lloyd know)
- Anything else for snacks (let Lloyd know)
Fruit Snacks fo spoil the kids!Mer & Scot Nitzel- Anything else you want to make –tuna salad, potato salad, salad salad (let Lloyd know)
Feel free to post any question or comments below. If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.
Reunion 2023 (Reservation Information)
Below is the information about lodging for the 2023 Sommerer Family Reunion. If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.
If you have questions about reservations after reading this post, please feel free to call Christina. You could call her at 636.485.1369 or email her at cmrowland22772@yahoo.com. You can always post your question below.
NOTE 1: In order to get an accurate count for meal planning, we are asking for reservations even if you do not need lodging. use the same form at the bottom of the page, just ignore the lodging parts.
NOTE 2: Aunts and Uncles will have the same room as last year unless they say differently. You can start making reservations on now, including reservations for the Spitz center for any rooms that are left after the aunts and uncles have theirs. All reservations should be in by May 18th.
NOTE 3: After our oldest family members have spots, all reservations will be first come, first served.
NOTE 4: Children 15 years and younger stay free.
Here are your lodging options:
Campsites: (Still Available) ***Available on Thursday after 3:00 pm***
9 campsites available with full electric hookup; even numbers are inside the loop, odd on the outside. Cost is $35.00 per camper/RV/tent per night. Additional tents are $11.00 each. Camping in the tenting area across from the ball field is $15.00 per tent.
- Site 1: Danny Sommerer
- Site 2: (still available)
- Site 3: (Lance & Layken Sommerer)
- Site 4: (still available)
- Site 5: (Whitni & Josh Upton)
- Site 6: (still available)
- Site 7: (still available)
- Site 8: (Christina Rowland)
- Site 10: (still available)
Spitz Center ***Available on Thursday after 3:00 pm***
13 fully furnished rooms, all with private baths. Cost is $70.00 per night for 1 or 2 guests with a $20.00 additional charge for each guest after the first 2. The rooms in the Spitz Center will be reserved for the aunts and uncles like last year. The remaining rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.
Spitz Center rooms on the main level:
- Room 300 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Linda Lock)
- Room 302 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Andrew & Mia Sommerer)
- Room 304 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Julie Baker)
- Room 306 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Still Available Friday Night)
- Room 306 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Mary Jane Piazza Saturday Night)
- Room 308 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Jim & Sheri Sommerer)
- Room 310 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total Full HANDICAPPED Room) (Glen & Becky Cary)
- Room 312 queen bed & queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total Partial Handicapped) (Lolly Sommerer)
- Day Spring room has 2 queen sleeper sofa (sleeps 4 total) (Scott & Som Baker)
- Living Waters room queen bed & 2 bunks (sleeps 6 total) (Lloyd Sommerer, Sr.)
Spitz Center rooms on the lower level:
- Room 200 queen bed & 2 bunk beds (sleeps 6 total) (Steve & Melanie Sommerer)
- Room 202 queen bed & 2 bunk beds (sleeps 6 total) (Doug & Melissa Sommerer)
- Room 204 queen bed, queen sofa bed & 1 bunk bed (sleeps 6 total) (Brittney Jones)
- Room 206 queen bed, queen sofa bed & 1 bunk bed (sleeps 6) (Dave & Joni Sommerer)
Gospel Hostel (each unit sleeps 12) ***Available on Friday after 3:00 pm***
Each of the 4 bunkrooms contain six bunk beds and private bathrooms. Each room sleeps 12 and is air conditioned. There is a common room that connects these. Must provide own bedding and towels. First night cost: $80.00 (for up to 4 guests) additional guests, after the first 4, will cost $20.00 each. Cost after the first night: $60.00 (for up to 4 guests) additional guests, after the first 4, will cost $15.00 each.
- Matthew -front left (Mer & Scott Nitzel)
- Mark -front right (still available)
- Luke -back left (Derek & Maxine Sommerer)
- John -back right (Mickey & Tammy Sommerer)
Blunk House (each room sleeps 14-16) ***Available on Thursday after 3:00 pm***
Each of the 4 bunkrooms contain seven to eight bunk beds. All rooms share dormitory style bathrooms. Each room sleeps 14-16 people, is air conditioned, with common room in front. Must provide own bedding and towels. First night cost: $80.00 (for up to 4 guests) additional guests, after the first 4, will cost $20.00 each. Cost after the first night: $60.00 (for up to 4 guests) additional guests, after the first 4, will cost $15.00 each.
- A (Denise & Chris Lawrenz and Nathan Folkemer)
- B (Sam & Rachel Sommerer and Lloyd & Lauren)
- C (still available)
- D (still available)
Cabins 1, 2 & 3 ***Available on Thursday after 3:00 pm***
Cost is $75.00 per night for 1 or 2 guests with a $20.00 additional charge for each guest after the first two.
- Cabin 1 has 1 Bunkroom (sleeps 8), 1 Bath, Kitchenette, and a Deck (not available this year)
- Cabin 2 has 2 Bedrooms (sleeps 4), 1 Bath, Kitchenette, and a Deck on waterfront (still available)
- Cabin 3 has 1 Bedroom, a Bunkroom, (sleeps 8)1 Bath, Kitchenette and a Deck on waterfront (Shawn & Brenna Batty)
The Lodge ***No longer available to rent***
Ideal for large extended family to stay in one location. 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1 queen sofa-sleeper. Full kitchen & air condition. Sleeps 12 with room for travel baby beds. Cost is $75.00 per night for 1-2 guests. Additional guests will cost $20.00 each.
Non-Lodging Reservations
We are listing people/groups here who are coming for one or more days, but who will not require lodging at Heit’s Point. This is to ensure that we have an accurate count for purchasing food. If you know someone who is coming, but not spending the night, tell them about this, because it is newish.
Making Reservations
When you call, email, write (or post below) to Christina with your reservation information, she will ask you the following questions. If you are not prepared to answer them, she will make fun of you…
- When will you arrive?
- Thursday, 6/29
- Friday, 6/30
- Saturday, 7/1
- How many nights you are staying
- If you are staying at Heit’s Point, where do you want to stay (your choices are listed above)? What would be your second choice?
- If camping, how many tents will be on your site?
- How many people will be staying with you each night?
- Thursday (16 and over) _____ (15 and under) ______
- Friday (16 and over) _____ (15 and under) ______
- Saturday (16 and over) _____ (15 and under) ______
- How many people (all ages) will be eating each of the following meals (we need to know how much food to buy)
- Saturday Breakfast _____
- Saturday lunch _____
- Saturday supper _____
- Sunday breakfast _____
Feel free to post any question or comments below –or call Christina at (636) 485-1369If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.
Honey Creek 150 Year History Book
Danny asked me to let everyone know that he would have some of these available at the family Reunion in, well, today. He actually sent me this last week, but I was in New Orleans, and either busy or drunk, depending on the time of day. The books are available for some suggested donation amount, or twice that, if you’re feeling generous, or drunk.
Reunion 2022 (Meal Information)
Below is the information about meals for the 2021 Sommerer Family Reunion. If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.
NOTE 1: Help us figure out how much food to buy:
We ran out of meat seven years ago because we had many people show up to the Saturday night meal who did not tell anyone they would be there. It was really traumatic for us, and to keep that from happening again, we are asking for the number of people coming with you when you give Christina your reservation information, even if they are not staying the night. This should include any friends you or your children are bringing.
NOTE 2: What if my numbers change?
If you need to change your numbers at a later date, be sure you let Christina know before June 1st so the wonderful people who actually purchase the food for breakfast and the meat for supper are able to get enough for everyone. If you need to make changes after June 1st, you will need to contact each of these people: Jim or Sheri Sommerer, Courtney Knipp, and Whitni Upton.
NOTE 3: What to bring for lunch on Saturday?
There is a sign-up sheet at the bottom of this page for what to bring for lunch on Saturday. If you are a son or daughter of Adolf & Theresia Sommerer or a spouse of same, you are not supposed to sign up for anything on the list. You have been warned!
Breakfast (at The Pavilion)
Second cousins are in charge of breakfasts, with Whitni Upton and Courtney Knipp typically getting things organized, contact them to find out how you can help.
- Friday, July 1 on your own
- Saturday, July 2 at 8:00 (prep at 6:30) <—this time is different
- Sunday, July 3 at 8:00 (prep at 6:30)
Lunch (at The Pavilion)
Lunch is meant to be a quick break between swimming, visiting, and everything else. It is sandwiches, chips, and fruit, and you can sign up for what you will bring at the bottom of this page.
- Friday, July 1 on your own
- Saturday, July 2 at 11:00 am (bring your food by 10:50)
- Sunday, July 3 on your own
Supper (at The Pavilion)
The second best part of the reunion is the potlucks. Remember to bring enough sides/desserts for everyone in your family who will be there for the potlucks. Plan on having your food out on the tables about 10 minutes before the meal is scheduled to begin.
- Friday, July 1 at 6:30pm potluck: bring main dish and sides
- NOTE: Becky says that Charlie’s Restaurant was closed Friday and Saturday, so if you normally went there on Friday, you needed to make other plans.
- Saturday, July 2 at 5:00pm potluck: meat provided, bring sides/desserts
- Sunday, July 3 on your own
Historical Note on Saturday Meals:
- 2017 (breakfast 8:00, lunch 12:00, dinner 6:00) People said that all we did was prepare to eat and eat. They wanted to try 2 group meals, and to eat the evening meal earlier to have more time for softball.
- 2018 (breakfast 9:30, dinner 4:00) We didn’t actually eat until 6:00 because the meat took a while to cook. The people next wanted to try lunch & dinner as our 2 group meals instead of breakfast & dinner.
- 2019 (lunch 11:00, dinner 5:00) People said that people took too long to come to the Pavilion because there wasn’t breakfast, and they decided to go back to three meals, but we’re still going to try to have the last one earlier.
- 2020 Covid, no reunion. We all sat at home thinking about Danny.
- 2021 (breakfast 8:00, lunch 11:00, dinner 5:00) I (Lloyd) was sick in bed in his cabin all day Saturday, and doesn’t really have any idea what happened. Apparently, Dinner was around 7:30. I’m not sure why.
Sign-up Sheet for Lunch on Saturday:
In the past Debbie & Becky assigned us stuff to bring for lunch on Saturday. Then we didn’t have lunch on Saturday as a group, now we’re doing a sign-up sheet. Pick out one or more items to bring for lunch on Saturday. If you’re bringing more people, or feel particularly generous, sign up for more items. You can claim an item by making a comment below or by sending Lloyd an email at Lloyd@LloydAndLauren.com. Questions about how much or what kind? Use your judgement. It’s a picnic lunch type of thing. If you know that the quantity listed here is too much or not enough, because you brought it last year, let Lloyd know.
NOTE: Becky and Debbie wanted me to reiterate that we do not want Uncle Vernon, Aunt Mary Lynn, Aunt Cleo, Aunt Naomi, Uncle Louie, Aunt Lolly, Uncle Lloyd or Aunt Jane to bring anything on the list. They have done enough.
The MeatDebbie & BeckyCondimentsDebbie & BeckyPlates, Napkins and suchDebbie & BeckySliced Cheese (4 packages)Lloyd & Lauren SommererSliced Cheese (4 packages)Lloyd & Lauren SommererSnack Cheese (I don’t know)Julie BakerGrapes (about 4lbs)Pete Sommerer- Grapes (about 4lbs)
- Watermelon (better bring a knife to cut it with too)
- Watermelon (better bring a knife to cut it with too)
Cookies (2 packages or batches)Danny & DeniseCookies (2 packages or batches) Heidi Lock-SullivanChips – potato (3 bags) Sam & RachelChips – potato or otherwise (3 bags)Heidi Lock-SullivanChips – anything but potato (3 bags)Heidi Lock-SullivanJuice boxes (a flat?)Whitney & Josh UptonJuice boxes (a flat?)Dave & Joni SommererBottles of waterDave & Joni SommererSoda (a cooler?)Dave & Joni Sommerer- Pokémon (4 fried, at least 2 different species)
Bread (4 loafs)Aaron SommererBread (4 loafs)Danny & DeniseBread (4 loafs)Scott & Som BakerLettuce (2 heads)Sam & RachelLettuce (2 heads)Sam & Rachel- Onions (1 bag? sliced)
Tomatoes (a dozen? Sliced)Danny & Denise- Black Olives (4 cans sliced or 8 cans of sliced)
Green Olives (2 large jars)Doug & Mel- Pickle slices, (2 jars – different kinds?)
- Pickles (2 jars dill & 2 jars sweet)
Carrots (4lbs ready to eat)Joseph Sommerer- Cauliflower (2 heads, cut up)
Oranges (2 bags)Derek & Maxine SommererApples (2 bags)Derek & Maxine Sommerer- Cantaloupe and/or Honeydew melons (cut)
Jalapeños (1 jar)Doug & MelRanch Dressing (1 bottle)Doug & Mel- Anything else for sandwiches (let Lloyd know)
- Anything else for snacks (let Lloyd know)
- Anything else you want to make –tuna salad, potato salad, salad salad (let Lloyd know)
Feel free to post any question or comments below. If you are looking for the rest of the information on the reunion, there is a start page and pages for general information, reservations, schedules, and meals.