Bulman Reunion held July 21 in Eitzen, MN

The 62nd Bulman reunion met July 21, 2021 after a year’s sabbatical. Pastor Paul Burgess from Mt. Hope Church started the festivities with a meal time prayer at the Eitzen Community Center. Among the fifty people in attendance were the organizers, Grace Bulman and Deb Harguth. Freewill donations were taken to fund the event.

Winners of the car show were Jerry and Machelle Bulman with their beautiful 1969 Mustang, second place was Scott Bulman with a First Generation Falcon, and third place was LeeAnne Bulman with a 1964 Valiant Signet 200. The following door prizes were given: Most Effort to Attend, Jim Bulman, Waukon; Largest Family in Attendance, Matt Bulman, Minnesota Lake; Oldest, Elaine Meyer; Northwood; Youngest, Sarah Bulman, Minnesota Lake.

There was a display of a trip Floyd and Clarence Bulman took in 1921-1922 from Allamakee County to South Dakota, Oregon, California, Mexico, and points in between. There was also a display with information and photos about Walter Bulman.

Greetings were read from Norma (Gerhardt) Gaertner, whose husband recently passed away in Germany. Officers will remain the same for the coming year, with the exception of the treasurer. Lori Hover will replace her brother, Tom Bulman, who passed away last year.

The next reunion is scheduled for July 17, 2022 in Eitzen, MN. For more information on the Bulman family or to report births, deaths, and weddings, contact the secretary, LeeAnne Bulman, at bulmanreunion@gmail.com.