Descendants of the late Henry and Katherine Ummel gathered for a family
reunion on Sept. 1 and 2, 2012. Glada Ummel and family were the hosts and
organized activities that included a fabulous dinner prepared by Herb
Schwartkzopf at the Ransom VFW. Plaques made by Corina Ummel on weathered
wood from the home farm buildings were presented to each family. Family
members spent Saturday exploring the Arnold countryside and returning to
the old homesteads of relatives and family members, the Arnold
cemetery, high school and Methodist church. Ralph, who died in 2008, and
Glada's family was represented by all their descendants that included
17 members: Audrey Ummel, Hays; Roger and Corina Ummel, Voda;
Jessica Ummel, Michele Ummel, Topeka; Gabe Pierce, Topeka; Vicki and
Dennis Dick, Cara and Kimberly, Wichita; Conor Travis, Wichita; Alan and
Miranda Dick, Kayla and Caroline. Topeka; Kathryn and Tanner Nickelson,
Teagan and Thane, Olathe; Other activities included a visit to the Ness
County Historical Museum, the Oil and Ag Museum and the Veterans Memorial
park in Ness City. Saturday night Roger and Corina hosted the group at their
home which most of the younger generation (plus the oldest of the
siblings) immensely enjoyed. Sunday morning the group gathered at the
Arnold farm for a noon meal and outside activities primarily for
the grandkids. A special treat for the noon meal was homemade ice
cream made in Grandpa Ummel's handcranked ice cream freezer. Dennis Dick
had completely dismantled, repaired the crank and bucket and had it in
perfect condition for making ice cream. This brought back memories of past
occasions of ice cream made in the old family freezer. Others attending:
Evelyn Clark, Linda and Larry Dreyer, Darla and Brad Dauffenbach, Kevin
Clark, Wichita; Mildred Fink, Don Fink, Bob and Donna Fink, Eunice Ummel,
Salina; Don and Doris Ummel, Des Moines, Iowa; Dennis Ummel, Robyn
Cleveland, Urbandale, Iowa; Dawn and John Goodlove, Marion, Iowa; Ken and
Beth Ummel, Wichita; Marvin and Bonnie Ummel, The Villages, Florida;
Craig and Jill Ummel, Chad, Omaha, Nebraska. A special recognition was
given to Don and Doris Ummel who will be celebrating their 60th wedding
anniversary on Nov.22, 2012.
The 2013 reunion will be in Wichita with Evelyn Clark and family as hosts.
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