Category Archives: Lohr family

Images of Logan Township, Clark County, South Dakota

Posted on June 18, 2017 by maryjlohr

The photo on the left is Logan Dam, a WPA project of the 1930s.  The concept was that “water attracts water” so this dam was built to combat drought conditions.   Logan Dam served as a fishing, swimming, and boating … Continue reading →

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Wasserburg in Anstel, Germany

Posted on June 16, 2016 by maryjlohr

This plate was a gift from my husband Jim’s relatives when we visited them in Rommerskirchen, Germany in 2011.  Unfortunately, it did not make the journey back across the Atlantic in one piece. With much patience, some good adhesive, and … Continue reading →

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Honoring Jerry Lohr

Posted on October 7, 2013 by maryjlohr

Family and friends of Jerry and Jolene Lohr recently gathered to celebrate the naming ceremony of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering and construction celebration for the Architecture, Math & Engineering Building at South Dakota State University. The day, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Frances E. Lohr on Her 100th Birthday

Posted on July 15, 2013 by maryjlohr

Frances E. (Hanson) Lohr was born 16 July 1913 near Lily, South Dakota to Nels A. Hanson and Anna Mathilda Johnson.  Sadly, she passed away 17 Jan. 1998.  She was an amazing mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend. See an earlier … Continue reading →

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So Well Remembered

Posted on March 18, 2013 by maryjlohr

One of the highlights of our German trip (September 2011) was meeting family relatives for the first time. In Rommerskirchen, we were honored guests in the home of Anna and Herbert Schwenke. Although we spoke with the aid of translators, … Continue reading →

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Mathias Lohr and Helena Lellman

Posted on January 9, 2013 by maryjlohr

Mathias Lohr (1845-1919) and Hellena Lellman (1851-1932) Photo courtesy of Shirley L.

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Researching With Traditional and Online Sources

Posted on October 17, 2012 by maryjlohr

“Oh, I never use the Internet for genealogy research.” “All genealogy research is online so I never go to a court-house or library.” These opposing viewpoints certainly represent different approaches to doing family history research.  In my experience, both traditional … Continue reading →

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Lohr Store in Abensberg

Posted on September 19, 2012 by maryjlohr

My friend Anke in Germany recently saw this store in Abensberg, about 62 miles north of Munich. Although the Lohr name is not uncommon in Germany, we know of no connection between the owners of this store and my husband’s … Continue reading →

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42 Years (and More to Come)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by maryjlohr

My husband Jim and I recently celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary.  And, yes, the years have gone by very quickly from the early days of Jim finishing his graduate program and our first apartment.  We paid $95 monthly rent for … Continue reading →

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Family Memories of Building Dedication Event

Posted on May 2, 2012 by maryjlohr

One of the highlights of the Lohr building dedication celebration was the occasion to visit with other relatives whom we see only on an infrequent basis. It’s always a delight to keep in contact with nieces, nephews and in-laws. And … Continue reading →

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