2016 Hoelscher – Buxkemper Family Reunion
In 1846, Anton and Mary Catherine Hoelscher boarded a ship for Texas. Now, one hundred seventy years later, their descendants will gather in New Braunfels to celebrate the 32nd Biennial Hoelscher – Buxkemper reunion on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, 2016. All members of the family are invited to attend the reunion to share fellowship, memories, and the extraordinary bond of our family.
The reunion will be held at the New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 South Castell, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Activities for Saturday include a silent auction, souvenirs, a domino tournament, children’s and teen area, memorabilia displays, a raffle, supper and a Saturday night Polka dance and music for the younger folks or young at heart in the adjoining ballroom.
Mass is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Following Mass, photos will be taken of all those 80 and above, and a large panoramic photo of the entire H-B family will be taken by Loudermilk Photography. A noon meal of baked chicken and ham will be served at 11:00. The general family meeting will start at 12:30 with news, awards and other family information. This will conclude the reunion.
If you have more time to visit there are a variety of recreational opportunities, antiques shops, dining and parks near New Braunfels. Schlitterbahn is located there and the Guadalupe and Comal rivers have tubing, rafting, or just swimming. Fiesta Texas and Seaworld are located in San Antonio.
You are invited to come to the reunion, reminisce with family members, and meet new relatives. Pre-registration is recommended, and there is a discount for registering before June 6, 2016. Registrations at the door will be accepted
Activities
Display Room: Open except late Saturday evening and during the Mass on Sunday morning. Reba Ott, H-B custodian of Family Records, will bring a vast amount of historical items to display. You are invited to bring your photos or mementos for display also.
Souvenirs: Mementos of the reunion will be on sale during the reunion, along with t-shirts sporting a new logo.
Book Sale: We have an inventory of Hoelscher-Buxkemper Family Books so they will be available for your purchase, $50 each or purchase 5 and receive 1 free.
Raffle: Make sure you purchase a raffle tickets. Several item will be including: Handmade quilt, Quilt Rack, Tree of Life Crochet afghan, and gift certificate.
Silent Auction: A silent auction is planned. Donations to the silent auction will be welcomed.
Teen and Children’s area: Jump castle, basketball, music and other activities. Wash pitching will be setup in the parking area out front.
Domino Tournament: 42 tournament