link to...Project Marker for Uncle Fred
The 2009 reunion was held at the Centennial Park in Atwater with 36 in attendance. We enjoyed a great day outside with weather far better than forecast. The family tree bulletin board was again on display. We shared a compilation of country correspondent news of the Gauer family that was found mostly in The Republican Press of Atwater on microfilm at the Minesota History Center in St Paul. Collected income was $162. Expenses were $62 and $100 added to the Fred Marker fund. The fund now has $300.
link to...Candid Pictures 2009 Reunion
The 2008 reunion was again a great day at Robbins Island, much the same as last year with 52 attending including several of cousin Ivan's family from Florida. The updated 2008 DVD slide show was shown. We took candid pictures of most of the attendees. Collections covered expenses of $130 plus $201 extra for the Fred Marker fund. We need another $300 to place a $500 marker on Freds Grave. We should be able to do this before the 100 year anniversary of his death.
link to...Candid Pictures 2008 Reunion
The 2007 reunion was again at the Guri Endreson shelter in Willmar with 71 attending. It was a great day for taking family group pictures outdoors. Uncle Leo's family was the largest family group. A DVD slide show of old pictures complete with music was shown continuously on a large screen inside.
link to...Group Pictures 2007 Reunion
The 2006 reunion was at at Robbins Island in Willmar. 45 attended and kept dry inside the Guri Endresen shelter in spite of the drizzly day.
The 2005 reunion was at the Atwater Centennial Park with 61 attending.
The 2004 reunion was at the Lake Lillian Community Center. 48 Family members from Minnesota, California, Oregon, Arizona and Kentucky, plus four visitors were present. Several cousins shared stories with the family audience.
The 2003 reunion at Lake Lillian had attendance of 65.
The reunions of the 4 years 1999 - 2002 were in Atwater with attendance of 65, 113, 61 and 73.
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Reunion Participation: Descendants of Mathias and Magdalena Gauer have gathered yearly since 1930 or earlier. Sharing of photos, stories, and musical numbers are always welcome at the reunions.