Loomans Family Reunion: 2021
For the first time in nearly a half-century, members of the extended Loomans family celebrated their common heritage in a reunion that commemorated 175 years in Wisconsin.
The reunion's commemorative t-shirt emblazoned with the reunion logo, commissioned especially for the event
Guests were greeted by a six-foot tall sign celebrating the family's 175 years in the State of Wisconsin
Guests viewed the Loomans family history by taking a walk along the "Explore Our Story" table filled with artifacts and photos
On display at the reunion, Richard Henry Loomans' pocket watch From the Early 1900s sits open on a family Bible
Richard Henry Loomans' original pocket watch from the early 1900s on display at the "Explore Our Story" table
The original marriage certificate of Henry and Hannah Loomans from the 1880s sat framed and on display
Framed images of family members nestled among other artifacts such as a Dutch flag and immigration ship
A model of a Dutch immigration ship alongside a map of the family's journey sit on the "Explore Our Story" table
Framed family photographs line the table illustrating special moments in time from over 100 years of history
An eight-foot tall family tree posted at the reunion encouraged attendees to explore their lineage and make updates
Hannah Loomans, known for her lemon meringue pie, had a symbolic display of lemons and her recipe at the event
Among other traditional Wisconsin picnic refreshments, lemonade and watermelon were served to attendees
No event is complete without themed cupcakes, and these reflected the colors of the Wisconsin state flag
A Wisconsin favorite -- brats and hamburgers were served to the 100+ attendees of the family reunion
Members of the extended family greet one another as they realize their common heritage and background
Two members of the extended family laugh and trade stories from prior reunions and their connections to Waupun
Family members sit around picnic tables at the Waupun County Park enjoying the traditional Wisconsin picnic-style meal
Family members sit and enjoy a game of family reunion themed BINGO with references to actual Loomans heritage
Visiting members of the Katie (Loomans) Galler family, including son Max Galler, take a family photo
The 50+ descendants of the Richard H Loomans family in attendance gather for a commemorative family photograph
Richard Carl Loomans signs the reunion's commemorative t-shirt; he passed away less than two months after the event
The three remaining grandchildren of Henry and Hannah Loomans (from l to r: Max Galler, Tom Loomans, Richard C Loomans)
The children and spouses of Richard C and Anna Bell Loomans pose for a family photograph at the end of the reunion