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OUR “STRANGE INHERITANCE”
By Geri Vahsholtz Tate MY PARENTS, Martin & Eleanora Vahsholtz lived in the Council Grove, Kansas, area for many years. They both passed away 1985-87. While living on farms in the area, they belonged to the Rural Electric Corporate Assoc. (RECA) In December 2016, I received a phone call from my friend, Bonnie Thomas, who knew my parents from Calvary Lutheran Church in Council Grove. She said she saw my parents’ name in the RECA paper, looking for heirs so they could pay unclaimed credits. She gave me a number to call. I called and they sent a letter with…
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Edward John Rathke Honored with Veteran Banner
Recently, Emporia Main Street in Kansas posted on their Facebook page this wonderful banner created in honor of cousin Edward John Rathke as part of the “Veterans Banner Project.” As an added bonus, Ed has shared a lovely mini auto-biography as part of the post on Facebook and it is definitely a must-read! (Below you will find Ed’s story in full.) What a wonderful way for the city of Emporia to honor its veteran residents. Ed, we thank you for sharing your story and we are proud of you and your service to our country!
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Lots To Do at the Vahsholtz Reunion
Hello From Beautiful Colorado! Site of the 2014 Vahsholtz Cousins Reunion by Mary Dillon The 2012 reunion was at least a little disappointing because of the fire, but it was great seeing our cousins. What a special time it was to visit with Les and Carole! He was such a great blessing to the family, and will be greatly missed, especially with all the work he and Carole put into the reunions. You could say they were the heart and soul of the reunions.
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2014 Vahsholtz Cousins Reunion Dates
THE DATE AND LOCATION HAVE BEEN SET for the next bi-annual Vahsholtz Cousins Reunion—Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the same location as in 2012; the Academy Hotel on Academy Boulevard 1-800-766-8524.
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Photo: on the road to Zwilipp
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A photo we found on Google Earth, literally “on the road to Zwilipp.” Taken by: Krzysio Milewicz
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German Toast Song
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EIN PROSIT GERMAN TAVERN SONG “Ein Prosit” literally means “A Toast” in German. This song is frequently sung among family and friends and is simply a “toast” to friendship, fellowship, and well being. The words of the song are: Ein prosit, Ein prosit Der gemutlichkeit Ein prosit, Ein prosit Der gemutlichkeit Gemutlichkeit Definition Friendliness – Comfortableness – Cosiness The “Ein Prosit” song was sung by all at the 2006 reunion Carole & Les Vahsholtz and Daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” (Vahsholtz) Werner Click to hear us sing the “Ein Prosit” Song Click to hear the 2006 reunion attendees sing the “Ein Prosit” Song (led by Les,…
