Ammeter family reunion held in Burns
by LAVONNE AMMETER
Contributing writer
The 14th Ammeter reunion was held May 27, at the Burns Community Building with 76 people signing the guest book.
Relatives came from Texas, Nebraska, Mississippi, and many Kansas towns.
Sarah Melson, daughter of the Chris Melsons traveled farthest from Goutier, Miss. Martha Wyss was the oldest; Ethan and Alex Ramsey and Avery Haxton were the youngest; and Hazel and Bob Wyss had the most grandchildren.
All the children of Sherwin Ammeter were present as were seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three of Carolyn Holm Metz's children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren were present. Three children of Kathryn Ireland and three grandchildren were present.
Chris Melson gave the blessing and a meal, catered by Arleta Koehn was served.
Carolyn, Kathryn, and LaVonne took charge of the meeting. Each family present introduced themselves and their families, told where they were from and how they were related to the Ammeters. LaVonne announced a new granddaughter by marriage and said in August she would welcome three new great-grandchildren.
A silent auction was held with Carolyn in charge. Some very interesting things were brought and everyone had fun bidding.
Remembering the deceased, reminiscing about old times, taking pictures, and lots of visiting filled the afternoon.
Those attending from out of state were Myron and Sally Ammeter, Grand Island, Neb.; Kerri and Chris Melson, Claude, Texas; Sara Melson, Goutier, Miss.; Dana Melson, South Haven, Miss.; and Rose and Katie Watts, Agency, Mo.
Attending from Burns were LaVonne Ammeter, Gene Obee, Alan Wyss, and Martha Wyss.
From El Dorado were Larry and Theo Jean Winzer, Sheryl Connell, Tristan and Jessie, Howard and Jean Knaussman, Karla Dwain and Trey, Bill and Marie Clark, and Ken and Pat Phillips.
From Florence were Stan Ammeter, Chris and Donna Ramsey, Isaac, Alex, and Ethan, and Richard and Lucille Wyss.
From Wichita were Susan Bachus and Joe, Carolyn and Jack Metz, Jim and Kathy Holm, Bailey and Carly, and Lee and Betty Bower.
Family members from elsewhere in Kansas were Chad and Angela Bunger, Wamego; Steve and Melody Magette, Greensburg; Adam Magette and Chrystal Ferris, Manhattan; Kevin, Emily, and Avery Magette, Ellsworth; Blaine and Carol Ammeter, Ellinwood; Kathryn and Bob Ireland, Newton; Jerry and Denise Hen, Adam, Abby, and Andrew, Paola; Frank and Kathleen Mobey and Robert and Hazel Wyss, Onaga; Art Hay, Herington; Gerald and Shirley Abrahem, Whitewater; Cory and Amber Morgan, Alixis and Adria, Great Bend; and Roseva McLinden, Marion.
There were no Oklahoma people present this year. Next reunion will be held Memorial Day weekend, 2006.
