Every year we have the families of thirteen siblings of Joseph and Veronika Vetter gather at the family homestead. It is a two day reunion wHich begins with family members gathering to get the yard ready for the celebration. This is followed by a cream can supper, then a dance which includes a grand march of people who dress according to the theme for the year. This year the theme was that used to be cool. The next day begins with a parade, followed by a mass. There are usually about 350-400 people at the mass. this is followed by lunch, a talent show, games for all ages, ice cream cones for everyone at three and then supper. Clean up follows supper and then many cousins stay at the site for another evening of family time. On two occasions the reunion included the descendants of Joseph’s grandparents, Johannes and Anna Marie Vetter. The unofficial number for the reunion in 2000 was right around 1600.
Poll: Largest family reunion
Deann Turner
May 4, 2012
Why don’t someone check out Vetterville, North Dakota. Not a real town but it is a hugh family reunion.