The Heinrich & Margaretha Petersen family (Mary in back row right)

Catherine Marie “Mary” Petersen was born December 6, 1890 in Germany. Interesting that her four month old sister who died the year Mary was born was named Marie Chatherine. Mary was two years old when her family settled in America. The photo is of her confirmation in 1906. (Mary is back row right)

She died September 29, 1966 in LaMoure, ND

Karl August William “Charles” Raatz married Catherine Marie “Mary” Petersen June 2, 1908 in Verona, ND. There they began a happy life on the farm and later retired to the town of Verona. They were actively involved in their community and St. John’s Lutheran Church. The second photo was taken in 1918.

And that brings us to the wonderful siblings that brought us all together for these wonderful Raatz Reunions. Edith, Ardith, Marie, Shirley, James and Jeanette. Photo taken about 1936.

Here are a few photos of them in the early years. Can you figure out who is who? And where they are?

MORE REASONS RAATZ REUNIONS ARE SO AWESOME.

If you haven't already seen enough. See the photos below for the best reason yet to want to attend a Raatz Reunion.

To view all of the previous installments remember to click on the the 2012 and 2011 at the right.

HANGING WITH FAMILY