Continuing the prior posts about Bernice's Birthday Book , ( Mar & Apr ) below are the May birthdays that Bernice Mann Untiedt held most dear (at least around the 1940-1950s). May 1, Mann & Untiedt: Betty Mann and Barbara Untiedt Betty & Barb are two very special ladies from Bernice's life, both who we've been blessed to still have with us here on Earth. Both who also made their careers as school teachers. Betty (Soutar) Mann married Bernice's brother, Verlyn in 1952. Betty's a fellow family historian but also a historical advocate for Rock County, Minnesota. In 2022, Betty was honored with a lifetime achievement award for her history work (see news article for details). Barbara (Untiedt) Spalinger is Bernice's middle daughter. Barb, my aunt, has made her life in Kodiak, Alaska, with her two children, dogs, and husband, Al. More recently, she's added "grandma" to her list of joys and accomplishments. May 4 & 5, Mann: Robert Mann ...
Documenting my out-of-control, never-ending "hobby" exploring my European ancestry