Family

Waukon High School’s Class of 1969 held its 45-year reunion Saturday, July 19 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club. Classmates who attended included: (back row, left to right) Larry Klocke, Bill Irons, Steve Johanningmeier, Aryln Snitker, Greg Piggott, Bruce Hollensbe, Jim Evanson, Janet (Winters) Beneke, Darlene (Hanson) Bradley, Janice (Headington) Numedahl, Doreen (Mohwinkle) Denstad, Kaye (Kolsrud) Sebastyn, Fred Meierkord,  Dr. Larry Lenth, Dr. Jack Stock and Pastor Dave Shogren; (third row, left to right) Gary Williams, Charles Schulte, Tom Baxter, Terry Tilleraas, Bruce Palmer, George M.

Waukon High School’s Class of 1951 will hold its annual reunion Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Old Rossville Store.

Ross and Megan Lier of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Kamzyn Cora Lier, July 14, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs., 2.4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins two siblings, Brayden (10) and Kooper (6).
Grandparents are Randy and the late Joanne Lier of Waterville and Darrell and Alice Baumgartner of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Theresa and Ed Helgeson of Decorah.

Alysha Yoerger and Joshua Hunt of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Marie Hunt, July 11, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 13 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Steve and Penni Kubik of Frankville, Sandy and Randy Reinard of Waterloo, Dave Hunt and Brenda Hunt of Readlyn and Troy and Janette Yoerger of East Dubuque. Great-grandparents are Larry and Madalen Ishman of Eldorado and Sharon Yoerger of East Dubuque.

Kristin Rodman and Chris Piper of St. Olaf announce the birth of their daughter, Hayden Weslynn Piper, July 10, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs., 4.8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins one sibling, Aaren Moyle (3-1/2).
Grandparents are Bill and Sheri Rodman of Elkader,  Kevin and Bonnie Radloff of Farmersburg and Tim Piper.

Shannon Walleser and Zachary Campbell are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. They plan to be joined in marriage August 23 at the Church of the Crucifixion in La Crescent, MN.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Allen and Diane Walleser of Houston, MN. She is a 2002 graduate of La Crescent High School, a 2006 graduate of Winona State University and a 2013 graduate of Western Technical College. She is currently employed as a clinical informaticist at Gundersen Health System in Onalaska, WI.
The groom-elect is the son of Randy and Betty Campbell of Centerville, WI. He  graduated from high school in 2002 and is currently employed as a yard manager at Menards in La Crosse, WI.
The couple will reside in Onalaska, WI.

Waukon High School’s Class of 1947 will get together for breakfast Thursday morning, August 7. Class members are invited to meet at the east side of Quillin’s parking lot in Waukon at 8:30 a.m. to share rides to the Sportsman’s Club near Dorchester.

The annual Quandahl family reunion for the descendants of Peter and Brita Quandahl will be held Sunday, August 3 at 12 noon at Waukon City Park in the Thomson Shelter. A potluck dinner will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own beverage and table service and to notify other family members about this upcoming reunion.
Family photos and family history will be shared. For more information, contact Bobbie Cunningham at  563-586-3447.

Sam and Kristy Mount of Decorah announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Eloise Mount, July 2, 2014 at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 8 lbs., 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches long at the time of her birth. She joins one sibling, Owen (2).
Grandparents are Floyd and Suzie Mount of Decorah and Glen and Eloise Reed of Lansing.

Paul Kockler of Cedar Rapids and Kim Gavin of Lisbon are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The happy couple plan to be married July 26.
The groom-elect is the son of Michael and Janelle Kockler of Altoona. He is currently employed as a CPA at Bohr, Dahm, Greif and Associates in Cedar Rapids.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Pat and Kay Gavin of Lansing. She is currently employed as an 8th grade math teacher for the Tipton Community School District.
The couple will reside in Lisbon after marriage.