Anderson, Busness reunion held August 13

The Anderson, Busness Reunion was held August 13 at the restored barn of Robert and Eunice Kolsrud at 1243 Gjefle Drive, Waukon. The Norwegian table prayer was led by Robin Larson. Those in attendance sang the table prayer. Seventy-four people enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner consisting of broasted chicken and various dishes including delicious Norwegian delicacies.

Elmo and Sheryl Hagen shared information on living conditions in Norway which influenced ancestors to migrate to America. Lawrence Anderson shared information about the marriages of Busness and Anderson gentlemen and ladies which resulted in nineteen double cousins. He also shared where they settled in Center and Paint Creek townships.

Everyone enjoyed sharing their own Barn Stories. Some even shared two or three stories. Robin Larson suggested starting a Facebook page for members of the reunion which she will be setting up. It was decided to have another reunion in two years (2019) at the same location.  It will be held the second Sunday in August. The Busness and Rocksvold families will be the hosts.

Those in attendance were: Ray and Karen Busness, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, Steve and Tami Busness, Marlys Leiran, Elmo and Sheri Hagen, Charlotte Jacobson, Margaret G. Hermeier, Everett and Roberta Anderson, Bob Larson, Robin Larson, Rich and Jo Leiran, Carrie Leiran, Chris Leiran Wise, Diane Rathbun, Cindy Leiran-Monroe, Sheila Halweg, Peter and DiAnn Rocksvold, Kari and Ethan Rea, Colette and Rick Larson, Karen Soper, Grant and Pat Hagen, Bob and Cheri Turner, Lawrence Anderson, Sandy Bresnahan, Dallas and Karla Nelson, Candy Gittens, Steve and Nancy, Megan and Katelyn Leiran, Carl Ask, Erik and Lisa, Michael, Katherine, Hannah and Mark Hagen, Ellinore Ask, John Dahl, Dorothy Dahl, Kayla, Scott and Cadence Klingeman, Sean Bresnahan, Darrell and LouAnn Busness, Chad, Jessica, Ava and Faith Busness, Seth, Megan and Addie Busness, Clark Kolsrud, John M. Anderson, John A., Jonathan, Jana and James Anderson, and Robert and Eunice Kolsrud.