Mabel Cleveringa's family

Left to Right Third Mark Van Riessen, Andy Long, Jay McKinstrey, A.J. Roetman, Tyler De Wit,Loren DeWit. Second Susan Van Riessen, Jennifer Van Riessen, Karen Long, Samantha Long, Kathy McKinstrey, Carole Van Riessen, Mitchel DeWit, Julie DeWit. Front Casey McKinstrey, Coren McKinstrey, Eric Long, Michael Van Riessen, Josie DeWit.

Van Marel Family Reunion on May 15-20, 2013, in Orange City, Iowa

Welcome to the Van Marel family Blog. We celebrated our 4 th semi-annual reunion in the area where Arie, one of the original family members, spent most of his adult life. Family members came from various states, plus The Netherlands to get reunited and enjoy each other’s company. Thanks to the family of Jake Van Marel for another very successful gathering! We also have some WONDERFUL news!! Willem van der Marel, from The Netherlands, has offered to host our next reunion in the country of our ancestors during the summer of 2015! The enthusiasm at the banquet was overwhelming and we are looking forward to another fantastic tour! Obviously, this will be open to ALL family members. This tour probably will last about 2 weeks and will cover different places than were seen during our third reunion. Please keep your schedules open and watch for details! Visiting the Chamber of Commerce Office are--Front: Anna an...

Van Marel tour/reunion through State of South Dakota June 14-23, 2019

Van Marel tour/reunion through the State of South Dakota June 14-23, 2019 Sculpture of Dignity--Earth and Sky to honor the culture of the local tribes Entrance to Akta Lokato Museum Bison statues placed on a major highway near Murdo Pioneer Auto Museum in Murdo--exterior of car made totally from wood Badlands was designated as a Federal Park in 1978 with over 240,000 acres (375 sq. miles) Exact replica of a 1150 Borgund, Norway, stave church, built in 1969 (Rapid City) Dinosaur Park Lovely Sylvan Lake Signing the Constitution at the Founding Fathers of America Famous Mount Rushmore was constructed from 1927-1941 Watching a video of sculpting the huge Crazy Horse Memorial monument, which was started in 1948 and have no estimated completion date. Entrance to Homestake Mine...

Clarissa Van Binsbergen's Family

Clarissa, Andrew, Whitney, and Scott Van Binsbergen

Van Marel Family

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