Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
The Heideman-Kramer Reunion was held at the Uhland Community Center on Sunday, June 5. Fifty-eight “kinfolks” gathered for a bountiful carry-in lunch followed by the meal prayer by Clifford Friesenhahn. The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Heideman during which the Uhland Community center was voted the place to hold the 2012 reunion with the mention that the contribution price may be more if the building will be air-conditioned. Daniel read the obituaries of Betty Lou Kramer and Clifton Kramer – family members who passed away during the year. The president then called attention to the Veteran Wall of Honor where many family pictures have been placed, honoring those who have served in the military. Boyd Vaughan, Health Care Administrator of Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, spoke about the Veterans Memorial in the Uhland Community Center. He addressed the community support for our servicemen and women of today and the difference in support during the Viet Nam War. Boyd is a member of the Heideman family by marriage. Coming the furthest to attend the reunion was Brian Heideman and Lourens of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have attended regularly since the death of Brian’s parents (Gene and Grace) as does his sister, Brenda Sewell and family of Spring, Texas. The youngest was Emily Edic, great-granddaughter of Joyce Heideman Eichman of Canyon Lake. Clarence Heideman had the honor of being the oldest in attendance at 91 years and a few months.
Myrtle Heideman had the privilege of celebrating her “58th” (you gotta be kidding) birthday while attending the reunion. Thanks to all for the phone calls, birthday wishes, cards, gifts and cake, which all enjoyed.
Speaking of birthdays, Daniel Heideman had another on June 7. You’ll have to ask him how old he was!
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Barbara Hanna, moderator of St. John Women’s Guild, reminds everyone that “Sock It to Me Sunday” is this Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church. What is that? It is the last Sunday you can participate in the sock drive for the residents in nursing homes.
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We need your help in finding the family of Otto Winkler, who is buried in the Uhland Live Oak Cemetery. He was a WWI veteran. He died April 12, 1933. Please call 512-398-3800 if you can provide information. We would like to include him on our Veterans Wall.
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The “old folks” got together again last Wednesday for a spaghetti lunch at the home of Raymond and Myrtle Heideman. They were Leonard and Blanche Kramer of New Braunfels and Adelene Wisian and Clarence Heideman of San Marcos. A lot of past history and happenings were recalled.
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It was good to see Cheryl Shelley, husband Parrish and son, Trent (who has an arm in a sling – no swimming this summer- again) and also dad, Ed Daugherty at the family reunion. Missed Kenneth Schnautz, who is still not up to par.
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Did it rain at your house on Sunday? Filled our water barrel again, sure could have used more, maybe next time.
