Descendants of Johannes & Johanna Holmquist

6. Johannes Holmquist (March 18,1857 - November 15, 1925) married Johanna (Hannah) Erickson (May 2, 1867 - February 6, 1890) in 1885 who was only seventeen. Soon they had four sons.

Tragically in 1890 Hannah became sick with influenza, and at the young age of twenty-two, died. Johannes hired a Swedish woman by the name of Emma to help care for his four young boys. Within a year Johannes and Emma were married.

For more information on Johannes, Hannah and Emma see:

Johannes Holmquist: The Frog Maker.

Johannes and Hannah's four boys were John, Edward (Ed), Wilhelm (Bill) and Waldemar (Val). Read more about them and their descendants below.

6.1. John Theodore Holmquist (January 3, 1886 - January 12, 1953) married Ruth Elfie Swanson (December 23, 1886 - September 24, 1948) on October 3, 1908.34

John was an inventor and the owner of a manufacturing company in Chicago. Though John invented many things he took out a patent on only one item.35 John and Ruth had seven children. For more about John and Ruth see:

John Theodore Holmquist and Ruth Elfie Swanson

6.1.1. Alden Theodore Holmquist (August 8, 1909 - June 3, 1992) married Hazel Marie Almquist (May 3, 1910 - January 31, 1985) on June 27, 1931.

6.1.1.1. Joan Elaine Holmquist (February 6, 1933 - June 2, 1989) married Paul Donald Brown (September 15, 1929 - March ?, 1999) on July 18, 1953. Paul owned an interior decorating business called Paul D. Brown Painting and Decorating in Worth, Illinois. Joan died of cancer.

Paul's brother, Bill, married Doris Holmquist who had been married tƒo Bernard Holmquist before his death in 1988.

6.1.1.1.1. Beverly Carole Brown (October 18, 1955 - ) married Daniel Lee Hogan (February 4, 1955 - ) on August 4, 1979. Bev is an occupational therapist. Dan owns his own construction company.

6.1.1.1.1.1. Matthew Lee Hogan (June 26, 1983 - ).

6.1.1.1.1.2. Corrie Lyn Hogan (July 3, 1986 - ).

6.1.1.1.2. Kenneth Paul Brown (April 8, 1958 - ). Ken owns his own construction company in Florida.

Ken and his cousins Lennart, Meilynn, Carey and Carolynn (Holmquist) met for the first time, probably, around 1967, along with other family members at Koontz Lake, Indiana.

Meilynn and Meilynn's mother, Doris Brown, met Ken again at the funeral of Bill Brown's in 2011. Bill was Doris' husband and Ken's uncle.

6.1.1.1.3. Roger Alden Brown (October 9, 1961 - ) has a career in the culinary arts and works as a chef at Wagon Trail Lodge in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.

Roger was born at Christchurch Hospital in Oaklawn, Illinois and graduated from Allen B. Shepherd High School in 1979 and is currently (1997) working toward his Bachelor of Arts.

The family left Worth, Illinois circa 1987. Rog has traveled to Australia c1989, Mexico c1992, and Belize, Guatemala c1994. In 1997 Rog bought four acres of wooded land in Wisconsin on which he will build a house. In the past Roger has helped his brother Ken in the construction of Christian bookstores.

Roger visited Meilynn and Steve Smith in California in April 1996 and again in July of 1997 where he Meilynn Smith and Lennart Holmquist had lunch together at the China Rose in or near Cupertino.

6.1.1.2. Carole Marie Holmquist (December 8, 1936 - 1990) married Harold Rubert Muncie (December 4, 1929 - ) on June 5, 1955. Harold has been a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent of schools. Carole was a hair dresser and painted as a hobby.36

6.1.1.2.1. Robert Kevin Muncie (January 27, 1961 - ) married Angela Lee Frost (July 15, 1969 - ) on January 23, 1988. Bob is a truck driver.

6.1.1.2.2. Karla Marie Muncie (November 2, 1963 - ) married Jon Rhett Erickson (June 21, 1962 - ) and later Robert Mark Cummins (February 5, 1964 - ) on September 2, 1983. Mark works for Hostess products. Karla and Jon had one child and Karla and Mark three children.

6.1.1.2.2.1. Jason Rhett Erickson (July 8, 1981 - ).

6.1.1.2.2.2. Randon Mark Cummins (March 17, 1984 - ).

6.1.1.2.2.3. Kara Marie Cummins (February 27, 1986 - ).

6.1.1.2.2.4. Krista Carole Cummins (May 17, 1987 - ).

6.1.1.2.3. Kristine Joan Muncie (February 7, 1969 - ) married Jonathan Howard Pardue (March 11, 1965 - ) on October 8, 1988. Jonathan is a computer analyst.

6.1.1.3. Raymond Alden Holmquist (July 27, 1944 - April 12, 2016) married Patricia Ann Baker (June 28, 1946 - ) on April 30, 1966. Ray had a tool and designing business. Pat was a hair dresser.

Raymond Alden Holmquist: July 27, 1944 - April 11, 2016

6.1.1.3.1. Kimberly Ann Holmquist (December 20, 1967 - ) married Brian Kaser (???? - ). They live in Walkerton, Indiana, USA (2016).

6.1.1.3.1.1 Cole Kaser (???? - )

6.1.1.3.1.2 Leah Kaser (???? - )

6.1.1.3.2. Mark Raymond Holmquist (August 5, 1972 - ) married ?.

6.1.1.3.2.1 Sydney Holmquist (???? - )

6.1.1.3.1.2 Sophie Holmquist (???? - )

6.1.1.3.1.3 Kynley Holmquist (???? - )

6.1.1.3.3. Jill Stephonie Holmquist (September 28, 1977 - ) married Brandon Berger (???? - ). They live in Plymouth, Indiana, USA (2016).

6.1.1.3.3.1 Cody Berger (???? - )

6.1.1.3.3.2 Abby Berger (???? - )

6.1.2. Russell Waldorf Holmquist (January 27, 1912 - February 8, 1988) married Frances37 Gertrude Peterson (March 9, 1917 - April 1952) in April of 1942, and later married Helen L. Johnson (March 20, 1923 - October 9, 2004) on May 9, 1953. Rusty was a salesman at Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Park Forest, Illinois and in Chicago. Rusty and Frances had one child named Jim.

Russell and Helen Wedding Portrait

Helen had two sisters, Lillian (Johnson) Carver (April 30, 1934 - September 23, 2012) and June (Johnson) DeVries. June lives in Lynchburg, Virginia (2012). Their mother was Svea Johnson from Eskilstuna.

For the Johnson family and DeVries family see:

Johnson Family

6.1.2.1. James Russell Holmquist (November 7, 1944 - ) married Mary Ruth Spahn (November 15, 1947 - ) on December 23, 1968.

6.1.2.1.1. James Daniel Holmquist (June 14, 1970 - ). Jim lives in Florida (2012).

6.1.2.1.2. Sonya Miriam Holmquist (June 21, 1973 - ).

6.1.3. Eleanor Ruth Holmquist (August 20, 1913 - November 23, 1994) married Milton Swenson (October 27, 1902 - December 2, 1971) on June 12, 1934. Eleanor later married Leo Carl Wisner (November 18, 1913 - January 24, 1991) on October 7, 1978.

Eleanor and Milton had three children, John, Louise, and Bob.³⁸ Marian Calhoun remembers Eleanor and Milton when she was a small girl.

Aunt Eleanor sang in the choir [at Englewood Swedish Baptist Church in Chicago], and I especially remember Milton. I wonder if she was going with him then Dating him and that's why I remember him or maybe it was because he was a meteorologist, and that impressed me, like he ordered the weather, a nice person. June remembers when Eleanor and Milton lived in Salt Lake City. He was the meteorologist there. They planned a picnic and just as they put all the food out, they had a downpour. Unforgetable only because he was forecasting weather. Email from Marian Calhoun to Lennart Holmquist, March 28, 2011.

According to Esther Holmquist, Eleanor looked a lot like her grandfather Swan John Swanson who was tall and thin.

Autobiography of Eleanor Ruth Swenson.

6.1.3.1. John Milton Swenson (June 6, 1940 - ) married Sheila Susan Hajek (September 20, 1951 - ) on September 24, 1977. They have one daughter.

6.1.3.1.1. Sheryl Lynn Swenson (July 18, 1982 - ).

6.1.3.2. Louise Marie Swenson (March 29, 1942 - ) married Donald George Franklin (March 21, 1943 - ) on August 11, 1971. Louise is a retired Registered Nurse (RN) and now (c2012) on the board of a local non-profit home health agency. Don was an EDP Auditor for the U.S. General Accounting Office, and was an auditor (c1999) for the Social Security Commission, and is now (c2012) retired. They have two daughters, Kirsten and Cara.

6.1.3.2.1. Kirsten Ulla Franklin (March 28, 1975 - ) married Pete Temple (19?? - ) in Corolla, North Carolina, USA, in 2004. Kristen and family were living in Seattle, Washington, but moved to West Seattle in 2012. Kirsten graduated from the University of Mary Washington, in Fredericksburg, Virginia in 1997, and from Glenelg High in Glenelg, Maryland in 1997.

As of 2012 Kirsten manages grants for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, VISTA, etc. Pete is a number cruncher for Starbucks in their corporate office. Previously both Kirsten and Pete were in the Peace Corps, she in Gabon and Pete in Honduras.

6.1.3.2.1.1 Eleanor (Nora) Paige Franklin-Temple (March 27, 2009 - ) was born in Seattle, Washington. Nora was named after her great-grandmother. Her birthday is the day before her mother Kirsten's birthday, and Kirsten's is the day before her mother Lousie's birthday.

6.1.3.2.1.2 Baby Boy Temple is due about 2/27/13.

6.1.3.2.2. Cara Elizabeth Franklin (April 17, 1978 - ) married Scott Kotarba (19?? - ). Cara and family live in California (2012).

Cara and Scott are now in Tiburon, California near San Francisco. Cara works in Old Navy's corporate office, and Scott is a partner in a small investment real estate company. Charlie George (not Charles) born 9/27/07 and Kathryn Adele ('Kate') born 7/ ...whoops, I forgot!/11.

6.1.3.2.2.1 Charlie George Kotarba (July ??, ???? - )

6.1.3.2.2.2 Kathryn Adele (Kate) Kotarba (July ??, 2011 - )

6.1.3.3. Robert Frederick Swenson (September 2, 1944 - ) married Julie Monroe (February 23, 1947 - ????/??/1999) on August 14, 1971. Julie passed away from cancer. Bob lives Boise, Idaho (approximately 2014) with his son Joel.

6.1.3.3.1. Holly Ann Swenson (December 26, 1979 - ). Holly has lived in a convent in Spain for many years and still does so as of 2015

6.1.3.3.2. Joel Douglas Swenson (October 14, 1982 - ). Joel lives with his dad in Boise, Idaho (2014).

6.1.3.3.3. Heather Ruth Swenson (September 25, 1984 - ). Heather married a Frenchman and lives in France (still as of 2015). They have three children.

6.1.3.3.3.1 Child

6.1.3.3.3.2 Child

6.1.3.3.3.3 Child

6.1.3.3.4. Hannah Lynn Swenson (January 7, 1987 - ) is married and possibly lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

6.1.3.3.4.1 Child

6.1.4. Lorraine Elfie Holmquist (October 25, 1914 - March 11, 1915). We do not know what Lorraine died of. Lorraine's mother, Ruth, found Lorraine had died during the night when she checked her in the morning. Lorraine had a cold which possibly progressed into pneumonia, but the cause may have been what is been called 'crib-death'.

6.1.5. Laverne Adele Holmquist (June 8, 1916 - August 12, 2005) married Elmer Martin Holm (January 17, 1911 - October 25, 1973). They had five children.

Grandma Holm's Birthday

6.1.5.1. Adele Ruth Holm (March 11, 1937 - ) married Lynn Alfred Ryggs (December 7, 1929 - December 12, 2012) on November 27, 1955 and later married Rex Eugene Shinholt (August 10, 1930 - October 2008) on March 22, 1981.

Rex Eugene Shinholt: Testimony

Rex Eugene Shinholt Obituary

Rex & Donna Shinholt Family

Adele Ruth Shinholt: Testimony

Lynn was born in Mishawaka, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA. His parents were Lawrence Alford Ryggs (Febraruy 24, 1888 - May 12, 1933) and Birdie Bernice Cochran (April 14, 1901 - December 5, 1973).

Lynn Ryggs later married Claudia June Stoner (August 13, 1975 - ) on December 26, 1974.

Lynn and Claudia Ryggs Family

Lynn was a conservation officer for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

He died at his home in La Fontaine, Wabash, Indiana and is buried at La Fontaine IOOF Cemetery, La Fontaine, Wabash, Indiana.

Lynn A. Ryggs Obituary

6.1.5.1.1. Larry Allen Ryggs (June 18, 1956 - ) married Linda Kay West (November 21, 1956 - ) on May 21, 1977. They live in Alaska off of Prince of Wales island on houseboat on the water (2013). Larry and his brother Jerry own an oyster farm.

6.1.5.1.1.1. Charlotte Lynn Ryggs (April 1, 1984 - )

6.1.5.1.1.2. Bernt James Ryggs (November 7, 1985 - ).

6.1.5.1.1.3. Beret Lukas Ryggs (November 26, 1987 - ).

6.1.5.1.2. Jerry Lynn Ryggs (August 7, 1958 - ) of Naukati, Alaska married Rhonda Ann Smith (August 14, 1957 - ) on March 21, 1981. Jerry was an apprentice carpenter. Rhonda who is a teacher's aid, loves dogs and kids. Jerry enjoys fishing and hunting. Rhonda had two girls from a previous marriage. Jerry and Rhonda are no longer married. Jerry lives on the water near Craig, Alaska (2013). Larry and his brother Jerry own an oyster farm.

6.1.5.1.2.1. Jessica Sage Garner (November 24, 1974 - ). It is not a mistake that Jessica's and her sister Rachel's birthdays are the same. They were born on the same day three years apart.

6.1.5.1.2.2. Rachael Marie Garner (November 24, 1977 - ). Both Rachael her sister Jessica are know to be good students.

6.1.5.1.3. Lynda Adele Ryggs (November 1, 1960 - ) married Robert Craig Pickering (November 23, 1959 - ) on May 27, 1975.

6.1.5.1.3.1. Robert Craig Pickering (November 6, 1978 - ) attended Indiana Wes. University in Marion (1997).

6.1.5.1.3.2. Aaron Michael Pickering (September 27, 1979 - ).

6.1.5.1.3.3. Joshua Adam Pickering (May 3, 1983 - ).

6.1.5.1.4. Robert Eugene Ryggs, Reverend (July 29, 1962 - ) married LaDonna Sue Strange (October 13, 1964 - ) daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Wayne Strange on August 1, 1987 at Winkler Road Baptist Church in Ft. Myers, Florida.39

Wedding Invitation sent to Bernard Holmquist.

Robert and LaDonna live in the Greenville, South Carolina area (2013).

6.1.5.1.4.1. Judy Adele Ryggs (July 8, 1988 - ).

6.1.5.1.4.2. Robert David Ryggs (January 3, 1992 - ) was born in Ft. Myers, Florida and married ???? (???? - ).

6.1.5.1.4.2.1 Child

6.1.5.2. Eugene Martin Holm (June 6, 1939 - ) married Phyllis Rae Sposito (July 28, 1945 - ). Gene graduated from Purdue University and received a masters degree from Ball State, Indiana.

6.1.5.2.1. Eric Michael Holm (October 31, 1977 - ) married Laura on October 23, 2010 in San Luis Obispo in California. Laura and Eric met in Italy, where Laura is from.

6.1.5.2.2. Megan Colleen Holm (December 23, 1982 - ). Megan was homecoming queen of her high school in 2001.

6.1.5.3. Phyllis Anne Holm (July 5, 1942 - January ?, 2013) married Jerry Ross Zehner (January 1, 1937 - ) on September 2, 1961. Phyllis was a mail carrier.

6.1.5.3.1. Pamela Kay Zehner (April 12, 1962 - ) married Scott James Butler (December 28, 1958 - ) on January 1, 1986.

6.1.5.3.1.1. Barbara Anne Butler (June 8, 1986 - ).

6.1.5.3.1.2. Devin Ross Butler (July 18, 1990- ).

6.1.5.3.2. Jeffery Eugene Zehner (July 16, 1963 - ) married Sandra Marie Schillig (November 3, 1963 - ) on September 9, 1989.

6.1.5.3.2.1. Michael Jeffrey Zehner (April 24, 1992 - ).

6.1.5.3.2.2. Julia Elizabeth Zehner (September 23, 1995 - ).

6.1.5.3.3. Patricia Anne Zehner (December 7, 1970 - ) married Charles Edwin Springman (???? - ) on August 21, 1990.40

6.1.5.3.3. Chelsea Anne Springman (February 19, 1992).

6.1.5.4. Arlene Laverne Holm (November 9, 1946 - ) married Harold Edwin Keb (May 22, 1951 - ) on October 30, 1973.

6.1.5.5. Jacqueline Carole Holm (March 1, 1958 - ) married John William Vander Velden (February 8, 1952 - ) on March 18, 1989. They were married by Jackie's nephew, Rev. Robert Ryggs. Jackie graduated from Purdue University in pharmacy and works as assistant manager and pharmacist at a drug store in Plymouth, Indiana. John has an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue. He is employed with his father on his father's dairy farm. John's parents were born in Holland.

5.1.5.5.1 Nicholas John Vander Velden (September 19, 1994 - ).

6.1.6. Bernard John Holmquist (May 27, 1923 - April 23, 1988) married Doris Hellen Rinell (July 10, 1928 - ) on January 30, 1949. Bernard who was also known as Bud or Bernie was a marine during World War II, an experimental machinist with Bendix Corp. where he as also Vice-president of the union, an officer and chaplain in the U.S. Navy, a superintendent of a Christian grammar/high school, and later a high school teacher.

Doris is a daughter and granddaughter of Swedish missionaries from China, is a registered nurse, was Head Administrator of a convalescent hospital and head nurse of another. Doris emigrated from Sweden, but was born to Swedish Baptist missionaries in China.

Bud was named after Bernard Anderson. He and his wife were good friends of Bud's parents. Bernard Anderson's wife Sarah had a sister by the name of Ruth (also Anderson). Ruth took Doris "under her wing" when she first emigrated to America. This started a life-long relationship. Doris always considered Ruthie her "American mom."

For more information on Bud's life see:

Bernard John Holmquist: 1923-1988

To read about the family of Doris Rinell see:

Foreign Devils: A Swedish Family in China 1894 to 1951

For more information on Doris' parents and grandparents see:

Descendants of Johan Alfred and Hedvig Lovisa

See also:

Doris (Rinell) Holmquist was born a Swedish national and emigrated to the United States. She became a U.S. citizen on April 8, 1953 in Minnesota. Her ancestry is almost all Swedish except for a bit of Belgian from ancestors who emigrated to Sweden in the 1500 or 1600. Does did a DNA test: DNA Ancestry Composition of Doris Rinell

Some years after Bud passed away Doris married Raymond (Bill) Brown (June 17, 1925 - November 29, 2011) who she and Bud had known in Chicago when they were first married.

Last Emails of Bill Brown

6.1.6.1. Lennart John Holmquist (July 20, 1950 - ) married Jill Ann Martin (July 9, 1953 - ) on November 24, 1982 at a small chapel at Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center just outside of the town of Felton in the Santa Cruz mountains, California.

They have one child, a son named Kristofer.

Lennart's middle name is some documents is the Swedish 'Johan'.

Holmquist Family: Lennart & Jill Branch

6.1.6.1.1. Kristofer John Martin Holmquist (December 18, 1992 - ) was born in Berkeley, California. His middle name of 'John' follows his father's middle name, his grandfather's middle name, his great-grandfather's first name, and the name his immigrant great-great grandfather used in the USA which was 'John' though his name in Sweden was Johannes. Kristofer's second middle name of Martin comes from his mother's maiden name.

Kristofer's Quotes

6.1.6.2. Meilynn Hellen Holmquist (May 28, 1952 - ) married Stephen Richard Smith (June 12, 1947 - ). Meilynn and Steve had two sons, Joshua and Jeremy. They have lived for many years on Bainbridge Island, WA.

6.1.6.2.1. Joshua David Smith (February 23, 1974 - ) married Jennifer Alice Olsson (May 23, 1975 - ) on August 9, 2003. Josh was born in Santa Barbara, California at Santa Barbara General Hospital. His parents were living in the town Goleta nearby at the time.

6.1.6.2.1.1 William Stephen Smith (September 8, 2006 - ) who is known as 'Liam' a Celtic variation of William was born in Annapolis, Maryland, USA.

6.1.6.2.1.2 Ethan David Smith (January 14, 2009 - ) was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Ethan was baptized October 18, 2009. He was named Ethan because his parents liked the name and no one in the family had it. His middle name is after his father's middle name.

6.1.6.2.2. Jeremiah Samuel Smith (July 28, 1975 - ) married Jenifer Kay Kasten (September 21, 1975 - ) on October 1, 1994. Jeremy is in the US navy and was stationed with his wife in Hawaii, and served on a nuclear submarine.

6.1.6.2.2.1 Savannah Emma Rose Smith (September 25, 2001 - ). Nicknames as of 2009 are Vanna and Nonny.

6.1.6.2.2.2 Macaulay James Smith (August 2, 2004 - ).

6.1.6.2.2.3 Hudson Samuel Smith (July 30, 2007 - ). Nick name as of 2009 is 'Hudsy'.

Holmquist Family: Meilynn & Steve Smith Branch

6.1.6.3. Carey Rinell Holmquist (January 30, 1955 - ) married Holly Edith McLeod (December 19, 1957 - ) on October 27, 1984. Carey was born in California when the family was living in Reseda, California, USA.

Holmquist Family: Carey & Holly Holmquist Branch

6.1.6.4. Carolynn Ruth Holmquist (July 12, 1959 - ) married David Glen Ingalls Whitman (January 11, 1959 - ).41 Carolynn was for a while a manager of a small market at a salt water marina in California. Carolynn's nickname when she was growing up was "Cookie," a cute name for a cute kid.

Cookie later married Robert (Bobby) Rex Woods (May 6, 1961 - )42 while on vacation at the ski resort of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada on May 9, 2003. Cookie's brother, Len, and sister Meilynn were at the ceremonies on the shores of Lost Lake.43 Bobby was a Lead Operator and Track Foreman for Union Pacific Railroad, Colton, California.44

David and Cookie had three children Krysta, David, and Nichlas.

Holmquist Family: Carolynn Whitman Branch

6.1.6.4.1. Krysta Michele Whitman (January 7, 1980 - October 5, 2000). Krysta was born at Ventura General Hospital, Ventura, California with Dr Richard Cade at 2:38 AM. She was 8 lbs 2 oz, 21ß" long

Krysta died of complications due to leukemia at a hospital in Los Angeles. She is very much missed by her family and many friends.45

6.1.6.4.2. David Christopher Whitman (July 31, 1981 - ) married Rayna Lynn Killian (December 15, 1980 - ). David was born at Ventura General Hospital, Ventura, California at 441 AM and was 8lbs 8 oz. 21 1/2. Long

6.1.6.4.2.1. Niklas Ray Whitman (January 20, 2001 - ). David adopted Niklas in 2008. Adoption papers were signed in Bakersfield, California. Niklas' previous last name was Cole.

6.1.6.4.2.2. Emily Michelle Whitman (April 5, 2006 - ) was born at Mercy Hospital Southwest, 400 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, California 93311, USA.

6.1.6.4.2.3. Evan David Whitman (August 23, 2007 - ) was born at Mercy Hospital Southwest, 400 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, California 93311, USA.

6.1.6.4.3. Nicholas Owen Whitman (September 27, 1985 - ) was born at Ojai Valley Hospital, Ojai, California at 6:35 AM and was 9.5 pounds, 21.25 inches long. Doctors were Dr. Skankey, Dr. Mary Dial, Dr. Kirgia.

Nick married Katherine Adele Tautkus (???? - ) on January 20, 2016 in California by the Justice of the Peace. Nicks daughter also attended the wedding.

For more and Katie's family see Tautkus Family.

6.1.6.4.3.1. Serenity Christine Whitman (September 24, 2005 - ) lives in Tehachapi, California (2009) with her dad Nick and her mom, Katie.

Reni once lived with here biological mom, Lauralee Sheley and step-dad Steven Sheley, and baby brother in Tehachapi. Lauralee's last name was Collins before marrying Steven, and Reni's last name was also Collins. Shortly Serenity (Reni) started living with her biological dad, Nick, and was adopted by him.

6.1.7. Elaine Elfie Holmquist (June 25, 1930 - ) married Carl Wayne Shumaker (July 15, 1932 - ) on June 14, 1952.

They have two children, Lynette and Donald.

6.1.7.1. Lynette Kay Shumaker (May 7, 1957 - ) married Joe Watson Owens47 (July 27, 1956 - ). Lynette was born in Boulder, Colorado.

Lynette and Joe have two children, Janell and Mary.

6.1.7.1.1. Janell Marie Owens (March 2, 1988 - ).

6.1.7.1.2. Mary Elizabeth Owens (August 30, 1993 - ).

6.1.7.2. Donald Wayne Shumaker (June 19, 1961 - ) married Cyndi Lynn Stack ( ) on September 7, 1991. Donald was born in Boulder, Colorado.

Don and Cyndi have one child, Shannon.

6.1.7.2.1 Shannon Lynn Shumaker (June 2, 1992 - ).

Holmquist Family: Elaine Shumaker Branch

6.2. Wilhelm Holmquist (July 22, 1887 - 1975) married Lillian Charlotte Neuman (November 22, 1894 - December 26, 1917). Lillian died the same day that she gave birth to her daughter, also named Lillian.

Bill later married Ester Holm (February 1, 1897 - February 7, 2000). Bill and Lillian had one daughter as mentioned, and Bill and Esther had three children: Marian, Grace and William.

Holm Family

Wilhelm who went by the name of Bill, and his brother Ed, were twins.

Marian Calhoun writes about her father:

When Ed and my dad were in 8th grade, they were going to let Ed graduate, but not my dad. It made my dad so angry he slapped the teacher and left school, never to return. I think they were about 16. They never had a full year of school, because they were taken out early in the spring to go to Grovertown to plant crops, stayed until harvest, so missed a lot. Also, each boy had to turn over his entire paycheck to their mother. An interesting note: the same teacher my dad slapped years before was on of Lillian's teachers and my dad had to face her again!48

Bill and Esther met at church which was probably then called the Englewood Swedish Baptist Church, which was about the only place Christian young people could meet one another in those days.49

At church Bill conducted young people's meetings in Swedish. Having spoken Swedish in the home with his parents and brothers, he was rather fluent. In fact hearing Bill, one could not believe that he was not born in Sweden. Esther too grew up in a Swedish speaking home. Her older brother and sister only spoke Swedish when they started school. Esther and her younger brother spoke English earlier than their older siblings. When their mother spoke to them in Swedish they would answer in English. Esther, however, picked up more Swedish in Sunday School.

Bill's father, Johannes, insisted that the boys learn a trade. Bill was a printer and set type as a 'compositor' at the Herald Examiner and Chicago American. He learned his trade in St. Louis. He worked with his twin brother, Ed, at the Chicago Evening American, a newspaper.50 Ed worked maintaining and repairing the large presses. Val also learned the printing trade. John was a machinist.51 Bill and Ed were twins. Bill had many funny stories to relate about people at work confusing the two.

Bill and Esther lived a number of years in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Esther celebrated her 100th birthday in Clearwater Florida with many members of the Holmquist and Holm families joining the celebration.52 This family reunion occurred January 31 through February 2. A few months later I (Lennart Holmquist) asked Esther about all the changes that had occurred in the world during her 100 years, if all these changes were 'unsettling' and what she missed from the 'old days.' Her response was:53

I believe to have electricity is such a great invention. I lived in a small village Lemont Illinois when 11 years old we had electricity put in to read. The switch on the wall was a large knob. How nice it is today with a plate. [Apprently, the plastic plate used today with a small switch in the middle.]

I can't say I miss anything. Everything was so much less than the cost today. Miss that. With electricity we later had so many convenient helpful things so our work is so much easier.

How wonderful transportation is today. When I was a child 300 miles seemed like the end of the world. did not expect to go to Iowa where my cousins lived. Years later with a car we made the trip several times.

We were more comfortable with air condition. I remember going down to the cellar to be cool. When we lived in the village of Lemont, Illinois. To have the telephone is great. When in Chicago under 10 the store had a phone that people used, later a loop phone was put in most homes. We put a nickle in it for a call. I think people worked harder but people were strong. Today I am so thankful for the medicines we have to help us and relieve pain

With good looks easy to get, and radio and T.V. to entertain us we ought not to be lonely. I am not. I am reading Billy Graham's book "Just as I am."

I don't expect to know the computer ever; it is so strange.

I am thankful to be keeping house today. It was hard years ago, to use a cook stove and wash by hand.

We had great winters riding down the hills in Lemont. A homemade tabogan holding 6 of us no cars to be in our way. The boys had a job to pull the tobogan up hill. The Holmquist boys used to pull a large tobogan to Washington or Grant Park to slide. The vacant lots were flooded where we could skate in Chicago we enjoyed skating. Hope this is O.K. what I have written.

[P.S.] changes came gradulating so not so amazed.

For other memories of Esther see:

Esther Holmquist: Memories of the Past.

For information on Bill's life see:

Boyhood Days of William Holmquist . 54

The three brothers John, Val and Bill all died of heart attacks.

6.2.1. Lillian Beverly Holmquist (December 26, 1917 - ) married Rev. Carl Raymond Johnson (September 11, 1913 - March 5, 1990) on June 18, 1938. Lillian was the only child of Bill and Lillian.

Her mother died the same day Lillian was born, possibly from peritonitis. Lillian was passed around to various family members to care for her, including her grandparents John and Emma Holmquist, her uncle John T. Holmquist and his wife Ruth, and her grandma Neuman. While growing up Lill spent some vacations with her mother's sister and husband.

When she was twenty Lillian married Ray Johnson, who was an army chaplain in the 320th Med. Bu. of the 95th Infantry Division named "The Iron Men of Metz" during World War II.55

6.2.1.1. Howard Raymond Johnson (July 15, 1939 - ) married Sara Carolyn Baird (July 19, 1941 - ). Howard has been a physician in family practice since 1965.

6.2.1.1.1. Christopher Howard Johnson (January 4, 1969 - ) lives in Dallas, Texas (1997).

6.2.1.1.2. Jennifer Lynn Johnson (September 2, 1970 - ) married Darin Barrow ( ). They live in Iredell, Texas.

6.2.1.1.2.1. Jessica Barrow (March 1, 1995 - ).

6.2.1.2. Karen Esther Johnson (June 23, 1940 - ) married James Glenn Medlin (January 4, 1940 - ) , and later Arlie Lorraine Smith (February 22, 1940 - ). Arlie is a coal miner and Karen is a nurse. Karen and James had four children: Kelly, Lori, Julie and Glenn.

6.2.1.2.1. Kelly Lee Medlin (January 28, 1963 - ) married Dr. John Van Houten ( ). Kelly is a nurse. They live in the seaside town of Ventura, California.

6.2.1.2.1.1. Summer James Van Houten (August 17, 1997 - ). Summer was born in Ventura, California.

6.2.1.2.2. Lori Anne Medlin (August 3, 1965 - ) married Ronald [Ronnie] Charles Casagrande II (October 18, 1959). Lori is a hairdresser.

6.2.1.2.2.1. Krista Marie Casagrande (July 8, 1988 - ).

6.2.1.2.2.2. Jena Lynn Casagrande (April 3, 1992 - )

6.2.1.2.3. Julie Lynn Medlin (September 6, 1966 - ) married Brian Fisher ( ). Julie is a stewardess on a cruise ship of the Clipper Cruise Line. They are now divorced. Julie lives in San Diego, California.

6.2.1.2.3.1 Kyle Fisher ( ).

6.2.1.2.4. James Glenn Medlin, Jr. (March 23, 1971 - ). Glenn lives in Belleville, Illinois.

6.2.1.3. Warren Eugene Johnson (December 15, 1941 - ) married Shirley Ann Reeves (November 13, 1939 - ) and later Ronnie Joyce Coppedge (November 6, 1938 - ). Warren and Shirley had two children. Warren and Ronnie have one child, Stephen. They live in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

6.2.1.3.1. Sandra Lynn Johnson (September 14, 1963 - ) married Randy Baily ( ). They live in Redlands, California.

6.2.1.3.1.1. Steven Bailey ( ).

6.2.1.3.2. Warren Erik Johnson (August 21, 1971 - ). Erik lives in San Diego, California.

6.2.1.3.3. Stephen Johnson (??/??/???? - ).

6.2.1.4. Ronald Carl Johnson (November 2, 1948 - ) married Deborah Ann Denney ( ??/??/???? - ). They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

6.2.2. Grace June Holmquist (June 9, 1921 - November 12, 2014) married Cornell Ridderhoff (January 18, 1921 - September 14, 1995) on March 15, 1941. June and Cornell owned a ski lodge. Cornell, who was known as 'Corky' was an expert glider, having flown his glider in Europe as well as the USA. One day Cornell went up in his glider for what was to be his last flight. Evidently he ran into wind turbulence, and before he was pulled very far by the lead plane, either cut himself loose or was cut loose. The glider crashed. Cornell lived several hours afterwards, but the injuries were too severe. Running a ski lodge by herself would have been very difficult so June sold the lodge.

In 1996 together with her sister Marian, she took a vacation to Sweden.

6.2.2.1. Warren Ridderhoff (August 19, 1942 - ) married Jenifer Hill (July 19, ???? - ) who is from Melbourne, Australia. They live in Tweed Heads South, New South Wales, Australia.

6.2.2.2. Mark Ridderhoff (March 23, 1951 - ) married Becky Graham ( ) from Ogden, Vermont.

6.2.3. Marian Adele Holmquist (March 22, 1924 - ) married Reverend George Harrison Calhoun (March 25, 1921- ) on February 3, 1945. George pastored American Baptist churches, and for many years was a field counselor and fund raiser for the American Baptist Foreign Missions board. Marian was a legal secretary for fifteen years.

6.2.3.1. Debbera Ann Calhoun (October 4, 1953- ) married Charles Goshell ( ?? ) from Granville, Ohio. Debbie is a manager of a large apartment complex and is by career a realtor. They divorced and Debbie lives in Columbus, Ohio.

6.2.3.1.1. Ashli Jo Goshell (January 29, 1991 - ).

6.2.3.2. Kimberly Jean Calhoun (December 3, 1955 - ) married Jerry Snorr from Newark, Ohio and later Timothy Joseph Finneran (June 22, 1955 - ) on July 4, 1980. Kim worked for the Disney Travel Company. Tim owns his own furniture stripping and refinishing company.

6.2.3.2.1. Kathy Jo Snorr (December 2, 1974 - ) married Christopher Wright ( ) from Sandusky, Ohio.

6.2.3.2.2. Angela [Angie] Marie Finneran (July 16, 1981 - ).

6.2.3.2.3. Christie Jo Finneran (July 16, 1981 - ).

6.2.4. William Carl Holmquist (September 1, 1926 - ) married Marion Bigelow Saxe (June 23, 1936 - ). Bill was a counselor for 23 years at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He retired from the Genesee Valley Presbytery in January of 1989. Prior to working at RIT he served as a pastor in a downtown church and organized a suburban church where he served for seven years. Bill earned a degree in counseling at the University of Rochester. Marion taught English at Brighton High School in suburban Rochester for 21 years.

6.2.4.1. Scott William Holmquist (February 1, 1961 - ). Scott was a research assistant at The Center for Governmental Research in Rochester, N. Y. He now (1997) lives in Athens, Georgia.

6.2.4.2. Eric Douglas Holmquist (April 26, 1963 - ). Eric was employed by Payette Associates, an architectural firm in Boston. In now (1997) lives in Los Angeles, California.

6.2.4.3. Marta Ellen Holmquist (October 17, 1965 - ). Marta is a speech pathologist and is currently working with pre-school children in the Niagara Falls Board of Co-operative Educational Services (BOCES). She lives in Wheatfield, New York.

6.3. Edward Holmquist (July 22, 1887 - December 26, 1941) a twin of William, married Alice Evelyn Vidinghoff (August 14, 1891 - September 22, 1968).57 Edward was a linotype machinist. His most recent work was for the evening newspaper, the Chicago Evening American where he worked with his brother Bill. The paper was printed on the same press as was the Chicago Herald Examiner, a morning paper owned by W. R. Hearst.

For a short time Ed and his twin brother William owned and operated a small print shop on Chicago's south side. They were called the "Gold Dust Twins" by the fellows at work. Ed and Bill looked so much alike that people had a hard time telling them apart until they got to know them better.

Ed and Alice lived many places, among them being Benton Harbor during the summers of 1919 & 1920, Michigan and both the north side and the south side of Chicago.

Of his father Chuck writes:

Dad left home when I was nine - died when I was 17. He lived in Chicago - not too far from the rest of us - so I was able to see him often - mostly on weekends.

Working for the newspaper, as he did, he was able to get passes for this and that. So he and I went to midget auto races, polo games, garden shows, boat shows, stock shows, auto show, etc., etc.

As a youngster - say up until I was 8 or 9 - I do recall he and I went out to Jackson Park (in Chicago, within walking distance) and batted the ball to each other - also went swimming - he was a strong man and could easily carry me on his back and swim like I wasn't even there.

That was fun. We did do things together - and I recall he was excited about my going to Boy Scout Camp. I'd never been away before - mother didn't want me to go. Dad said yes. It was good for me. I went the following 3 years also. Dad was very good to me - loved me and I loved him.58

Ed eventually became a Christian according to Ed's brother John T., and John's son Russell.

Ed died at 54 years of age. He had stepped on a nail and later tetanus set in. Bud Holmquist went to visit his uncle with his father, but they were not permitted to see him. Uncle Ed died the next day.

Alice eventually moved from Chicago to Skokie, Illinois and retired in 1967. She spent her remaining years helping to care for her grandchildren, and visiting friends and family. She remained active and caring until the day she died.59

6.3.1. Evelyn Fern Holmquist (March 16, 1916 - February 16, 1995) married Paul S. Glickauf (????- 1989).60

6.3.1.1. Phyllis Sue Glickauf (January 3, 1942 - ) married Robert A. Hull and later John Charles Laramore (May 30, 1944 - ) December 25, 1979. John is a pharmacist.

6.3.1.1.1. Paul Eric Hull (September 29, 1969 - ).

6.3.1.1.2. Ellen Elizabeth Hull (November 22, 1972 - ).

6.3.2. Hazel Lois Holmquist (March 9, 1919 - ????) married John Winepark Holland (January 11, 1917 - March 20, 1990). John died of cancer (lymphoma).

6.3.2.1. John Charles Holland (July 31, 1946 - ) married Gretchen Lousie Frank (February 19, 1947 - ).

6.3.2.1.1. Krista Louise Holland (April 14, 1970 - ) married ????????. Krista was born in Frankfurt, West Germany.

6.3.2.1.1.1. Samuel (September 1995 - ).

6.3.2.2. James Douglas Holland (May 19, 1949 - ).

6.3.3. Charles Edward Holmquist (June 24, 1924 - April 9, 2013) married Betty Lou O'Dell (May 16, 1930 - ). Chuck was printer and Betty was in banking. Chuck passed away in Newark, Ohio, USA.

Charles E. Holmquist: Obituary

6.3.3.1. Kerry Lee Holmquist (January 21, 1957 - ) married Lawrence (Larry) Russell Van Gundy (October 12, 1957 - ). Larry is a pastor.

6.3.3.1.1. Ashlee Jean Van Gundy (March 26, 1986 - ).

6.3.3.1.2. Aaron Van Gundy (??/??/1988 - ).

6.3.3.2. Edward Charles Holmquist (May 5, 1963 - ) married Kimberly Mae Ross (December 8, 1964 - ). They live in DeMotte, Indiana.

6.3.3.2.1. Ryne Edward Holmquist (February 2, 1988 - )

Note: Chloe and Caitlyn are either children of Kerry or of Edward.

6.4. Waldemar [Val] Trovid Holmquist (September 11, 1889 - January 11, 1974) married Nellie Mae Holm (June 24, 1892 - March 23, 1972) sister of Esther Holm, the wife of William Holmquist. Val was born in Chicago and Nellie in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

For more information on Val read:

Waldemar Trovid Holmquist

6.4.1. Richard Charles Holmquist (December 3, 1915 - December 3, 2008) married Sarah [Sally] Eleanor Jennings (October 11, 1919 - ) from Fairfield, Connecticut. Dick passed away on his 93rd birthday.

Dick had a long and distinguished career.

Dick was a Lieutenant in the US navy during World War II entering the navy in July of 1942 and serving on a minesweeper in the Pacific. Before the navy Dick was in the army air corps at Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois. After the war Dick was associated many years with General Electric in New York, Baltimore and Washington D.C. As a specialist in its community relations and government relations programs. He was named Outstanding Young Man of the Year for the city of Baltimore.

Dick became Executive Director of the Virginia Industrialization Group in which he consulted with the governor of Virginia regarding economic growth of the state of Virginia. In 1967 Dick met King Gustav of Sweden and spent about a half hour with him along with the Governor of Virginia. Their purpose in going to Sweden was to interest Swedish companies in investing in the state of Virginia. Since that time, Swedish business concerns have, indeed, opened factories and other businesses in that state. In 1967 Dick received a letter of thanks from the Governor of Virginia for his part in this Virginia Trade Mission to Europe.

In 1970 Dick received a letter from Preston Smith, Governor of Texas, for his work in that state.

In 1975 President Ford nominated Richard C. Holmquist who was then senior vice president of Lone Star Industries as a member of the Renegotiation Board of which Dick became chairman.63 This board was established to eliminate excessive profits in regards to defense and space contracts and to renegotiate contracts with the federal government when necessary. Dick was one of the participants of the "New Non-Career Executives Invited to the White House: East Garden on June 6, 1975. In THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD, Dick is mentioned as

Dick retired to Richmond, Virginia and engaged in various community activities, including that of Elder in the Presbyterian church.

In 1991 Richard and Sally visited Asta Karlsson and her husband Allan, Jan-Åke Karlson and family, Hillevi Fagerberg and husband Elis, Kerstin Sten-Ove Linell and family, Anna Holmquist and spoke with Bengt Holmquist on the phone. Dick had this to say about his visit:

[Hillevi and Elis Fagerberg] are a delightful couple. Elis is an antique automobile buff and has a very early Studebaker in excellent condition. Hillevi is quite fluent in English . . . . Their daughter, Kerstin has a beautiful family with two children Sandra and Tony. [We] have not met Inger who lives in Stockholm.

Jan-Åke, Asta and Allan's son, travels the world and speaks excellent English. He and his wife have two beautiful children. They all took Sally and me on an extensive tour of the Älmhult area including Stenbrohult.

We also enjoyed our visit with Anna even though she spoke no English. But her rolls and coffee were delicious and her many photographs of family members were most interesting.64

See also Some Memories from My Early Years written by Dick about his childhood up until his college days, Richard Holmquist dies by staff writers of the Richmond Times-Dispatch published December 19,2008, and Dick's obituary entitled Richard Charles Holmquist, published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on December 7, 2008. Also, by the writers of the Richmond Times-Dispatch is an article entitled 'Years End' published December 31, 2008 and updated January 5, 2009 in which the writers mentioned in a paragraph notables who died in 2008.

And these names were inscribed on tombstones: Millie Jones; William F. Buckley Jr.; Al Smith; David Thomas Shannon; Richard Lower; Alma Hunt; Jesse Helms; Alexander Sozhenitsyn; Malcolm Pitt Jr.; Frederick Scott Bocock; Elsie Holland; Avery Cardinal Dulles; and Richard Charles Holmquist. They are remembered -- fondly.

6.4.1.1. Richard Charles Holmquist, Jr. (October 11, 1945 - ) married Francoise ????. Richard is was a Division Director with UNESCO in Paris, France. Richard was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

6.4.1.2. Robert Jennings Holmquist (September 9, 1950 - ). Robert was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a realtor in Richmond, Virginia, and later worked for Capital One.

6.4.2. Robert Waldemar Holmquist (January 20, 1918 - June 11, 1994) married Eva Love Wyatt (July 9, 1918 - February 21. 2011). Bob was in real estate and was a construction operator in Wyoming and on the board of the National Association of Home Builders at both state and national levels as Wyoming State President for two terms and State Political Action Chairman. He was born in Gary, Indiana and passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Bob was a major in the US Air Force at the end of World War II. He was a veteran of four major European and African campaigns: Africa, Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. Bob was only one of three officer brothers overseas during World War II. The others were Richard and Donald. Their sister's husband F. Allen Carlton, a Liberator bomber pilot was take prisoner of war in Germany. Later after World War II Bob was promoted to Lt. Colonel while serving in the Reserves.

Robert and Eva had two boys, Harry and Robert, and one girl, Love. Robert had another son, David, from his family after Eva Love.

6.4.2.1. Harry Waldemar Holmquist (August 25, 1947 - ) married Dagmar Lehmann (September 10, 1952 - ) from Badkeruznak, Germany. Dagmar is a Certified Public Accountant in Atlanta, Georgia. Harry and Dagmar are now divorced. Harry is remarried to Ivana Brücková (??/??/1971 - ) who is from Prague, Czech Republic. Harry now has his own accounting firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Prague, Czechoslovakia.

6.4.2.1.1. Thomas Wyatt Holmquist (June 9, 1987 - ) is the son of Harry and Dagmar.

6.4.2.1.2 Eliska (Elizabeth) Holmquist (??/??/1995 - ) is the son of Harry and Ivana.

6.4.2.1.3 Suzka (Susan) Holmquist (??/??/1996 - ) is the son of Harry and Ivana.

6.4.2.2. Robert Carl Holmquist (September 6, 1949 - ) married Linda Carol Dudman (January 23, 1952 - ??, 2014). Bob is in a management position with GTE in Dallas, Texas.

6.4.2.3. Love Lee Holmquist (November 9, 1952 - ) married Matthew Vincent McLaughlin (June 6, 1951 - ).

6.4.2.3.1. Matthew Brian McLaughlin (March 28, 1980 - ). Matthew is a pastor.

6.4.2.3.2. Lauren Wyatt McLaughlin (July 9, 1983 - ).

6.4.2.5 David Thomas Holmquist (July 1, 1965 - ) was born in Denver. Colorado, USA. He lived in in Laramie, Wyoming (2013).

David met Marce Cielecy (???? - ) in Casper, Wyoming where they married on October 11, 2014, and on their first anniversary moved to settle in Tennessee.

Marce was born in Pittsburgh PA. She is a Counselor/Therapist (2015) who studied at the School of Social Work at Marywood University.

David has one son, Donald.

6.4.2.5.1 Donald Thomas Holmquist (August 16, 1985 - ) was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and now (2014) lives in Anchorage, Alaska.

6.4.3 Jeanne Nellie Holmquist (November 11, 1919 - November 10, 2016) married F. Alan Carlton, Jr. (January 13, 1919 - ) formerly manager of Sears in Fresno, California and later a vice-president of Sears. Still later he was in real estate in Rancho Bernardo, California. Jeanne was a registered nurse. Jeanne was born in Gary, Indiana.

Allan was a B24 bomber pilot in World War II in the 389th Group, 2nd Air Division, Eight Air Force in England from October 1, 1943 until he was shot down over Gotha, Germany on February 24, 1944. He was captured and spent 15 months in Stalag Luft 1 in Barth when the Russian army liberated the camp. Americans flew in and took him and the other Americans to France where they were eventually shipped home on Liberty ships. Alan was prisoner #3173 in the camp which held 9500 prisoners by the end of the war.

On March 28th 2011 Jeanne and Alan celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

6.4.3.1. Jo Luanne Carlton (September 1, 1950 - ) married Les Clinton Lucas (February 10, 1951 - ). Les is a psychologist.

6.4.3.2. Janice Sue Carlton (June 30, 1952 - ) married Dr. Mark Hugh Foreman (September 8, 1951 - ). Mark is a pastor in Cardiff, California and holds a PhD degree in psychology from the University of California.

Jan, Mark and Lenart Holmquist where fellow students at Westmont College in California circa 1971.

6.4.3.2.1. Jonathan Mark Foreman (October 22, 1976 - ) married Emily Masen (???? - ). Jon and Tim are members of the well-known band Switchfoot who have, as of 2013, released seven music CDs with major labels. The name of the band Switchfoot is a surfing term. Their music was, also, in the movie A Walk to Remember. Jon Foreman sings lead vocals and plays guitar. Tim Foreman plays bass guitar and sings.

Their albums listed by year are:

1997: The Legend of Chin
1999: New Way to Be Human
2000: Learning to Breathe
2003: The Beautiful Letdown
2005: Nothing Is Sound
2006: Oh! Gravity
2009: Hello Hurricane
2011: Vice Verses
2013: Fading West

Jon has released some solo work and other collaborations.

Interestingly, the pump organ of Jon and Tim's great-grandmother, Nellie Holm, was handed down to granddaughter Stephanie. When Stephanie passed away the organ was given to her cousin, and Nellie's grandson, Gary. Gary had no room for it, and so gave it to his cousin, and Nellie's granddaughter, Jan. Jan's sons, Jon and Tim, have used the organ on some cuts on one or more of their albums. (Information supplied by Gary Wagner).

6.4.3.2.2. Timothy David Foreman (August 15, 1978 - ) married Andrea ?????. Tim is a member of the band Switchfoot along with his brother Jon.

6.4.4. Donald John Holmquist (December 23, 1921 - ) married Barbara Nelle Johnson (December 9, 1924 - ).

Don was born in Gary, Indiana. He is a retired Corporate Treasurer of Eli Lilly Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, and is on a number of corporate boards and is past Chairman of Education for Indiana.

Don was a captain in the army in World War II and took part in D-Day. Later Don was with a motorized unit in France. Before joining the army Don was an instructor in the school of business at Indiana University. All three brothers graduated from Calumet Township High School.

6.4.4.1. John Mark Holmquist (September 29, 1951 - ) married Daryl Denise Delozier (December 27, 1951 - ). Mark is a Captain for Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, Georgia.

6.4.4.1.1. Jennifer Lauren Holmquist (September 30, 1987 - ).

6.4.4.1.2 Kelly Denise Holmquist (July 31, 1989 - )

6.4.4.2. Stephanie Ann Holmquist (December 5, 1953 - January 30, 1996) married Dr. Joel Brumlik (January 5, 1933 - ) who is professor emeritus and a retired neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Joel is listed in Who's Who in America.65 Stephanie died as a result of multiple sclerosis.

6.4.4.2.1. Jessica Brumlik (September 12, 1981 - )

6.4.4.2.2. Holly Brunlik (January 8, 1986 - ).66

6.4.5. Dorothy Mae Holmquist (December 29, 1924 - March 6, 1931). Dorothy was born in Gary, Indiana. She died of meningitis.

6.4.6. Caryl Adele Holmquist (September 12, 1927 - ) was born in Gary, Indiana. Caryl worked as a travel consultant in Richmond, Virginia and later moved to Kent, Washington state.67

Caryl visited the Holmquist farm in Sweden in 2009 with her grandson's wife, Stephanie. They were invited into the Holmquist house by the current owners for coffee.

For photos of Caryl and Stephanie's visit to the Holmquist farm in Sweden see:

Holmquist Family Farm Album

For directions to the Holmquist farm when in Sweden click on:

Directions to Holmquist Farm

For a short video clip of Caryl at the former Holmquist farmhouse see:

Visiting the Holmquist Farmhouse in Sweden

Caryl has three sons are Gary, Ralph and Mark.

6.4.6.1. Gary Charles Wagner (November 12, 1947 - ) married Wanda Kathlene [Kathie] Browning (December 29, 1944 - ). Beginning in the mid-1980s Gary has worked as a tool designer for the aerospace industry in Seattle, Washington, and from about 1970 to the present (2014) he has owned a string instrument repair business and hand makes picks for guitar and mandolin.

Gary was born in Indio, California.

Gary and his cousin Lennart Holmquist met for the first time in 2013 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Photo

Gary and Kathie have two children Chantrelle and Valen.

6.4.6.1.1 Chantrelle Rain Wagner (December 8, 1976 - ). Chantrelle is pursuing (2014) her life-long passion for dance, performing and teaching . . . tap, jazz, ballet etc., and more recently Irish step and traditional Tahitian dance. Å keeps herself and her cats alive working at W&O. Supply, the largest supplier of marine piping, valves, and fittings in the USA.

Chantrelle was born in Chehalis Washington, 'twin city' to Centralia where her brother Valen was born. The family lived about eight miles west of Centralia, officially in Rochester, but everyone thought of it as Centralia.

6.4.6.1.2 Valen Berrot Wagner (October 17, 1978 - ) married Stephanie Cuppett (January 27, 1982 - ). Valen's name means 'valley,' given to him because he was born in a valley. Stephanie graduate in 2010 from Seattle University in Washington with an MBA. She also graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2005 having studied Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

6.4.6.1.2.1 Grant Wagner (December 26, 2011 - ). According to his grandfather, Gary, Grant is “the smartest cutest grandkid on the planet.”

Grant was born in Redmond Washington, just across the lake from Seattle.

6.4.6.1.2.2. Corinne Jade Wagner (March 4, 2105 - ).

6.4.6.2. Ralph Paul Wagner (July 26, 1950 - ). Paul was a copy editor for the British newspaper, The Nation in Bangkok, Thailand and taught English to Thai children, many of whom were children of prominent dignitaries. Ralph was born in Indio, California.

6.4.6.3. Mark Richard Wagner (April 19, 1958 - ). From 1980 to 1988 Mark had a mineral mine operation working mostly with Canadian companies in Washington state. From 1988 to 1994 he was involved in investing and trading in timberland for logging uses. From 1995 he has been involved in real estate investment in deeds for the purpose of lending to builders.

Mark has built a cabin on a mountain slope in Cascades in Washington, so remote that his lumber and building supplies could only be brought in by helicopter. Later he built a floating cabin on salt water in southeast Alaska near Wrangle. Besides his various endeavors above Mark is a hunter and trapper, skinning and treating animals skins for resale. He has a cabin on the Alaska Peninsula that he utilizes as a base for big game hunting, where he works as a guide, and for commercial salmon fishing.

Mark was born in Indio, California.

6.4.7. Marjorie Mae Holmquist (April 16, 1931 - February 20, 2019) married Walter Olin Wolf (November 17, 1928 - ) of St. Joseph in 1949. They lived Berrian Springs, Michigan. Walt founded Wolf Enterprises, a boat and marine supplies business in Michigan, which also includes Wolf's Divers' Supply (SCUBA shop).

Marjorie was born on April 16, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, to Waldemar and Nellie (Holm) Holmquist, the youngest of seven children. She grew up in Sawyer, Michigan, graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1948. They had six children, five boys and one girl.

6.4.7.1. Walter Lawrence Wolf (January 17, 1950 - ) married Ruth Lago Moxon on December 11, 2000.

Walt's family calls him 'Larry' since there are three Walts in the family.

Walt worked for Wolf's Enterprises from 197 to 1973 and Creston Industrial Sales (an industrial supply distributor) from 1985 to 1997 and 2004 to 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he was a manager. Waltalso worked in Udon Thani, Thailand starting in March, 1997 until 2001 as a short-term missionary (Evangelical Covenant Church), teaching English to the Thai staff of the Thailand Covenant Church and associated support organizations. He also provided computer support. As of 2013 he still return periodically to help though Walt is now retired.

Walt and all his siblings were born in St. Joseph, Michigan, USA.

Ruth has two grown children. Andrew Moxon is married to Linda. They have three daughter, and live in Grand Rapids. Emily Moxon Vietor and husband Martin live in Bad Bevensen, Germany. They have two sons.

6.4.7.2. William Alan Wolf (July 29, 1952 - ) married Bonnie Jean Suwarsky ( June 2, 1951 - ) who was born in Coloma, Michigan. They were married on November 29, 1992. Bonnie has two grown sons from a previous marriage.

Bill is a West Point graduate. After serving his required five years in the army after West Point, he has remained in the Reserves, as a Lt. Colonel. Bill was also mayor of Benton Harbor from 1988-1992 and was (1998) County Treasurer for Berrien County. Since about 2007 has been Administrator for the county. Bill is retired from the reserves.

6.4.7.3. Wesley Charles Wolf (March 29, 1954 - ) married Nelly Ruth Acosta (April 2, 1950 - ) who was born in Mexico City. Wesley was a minister in Wisconsin with a Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity. He now works for his brother Warren (1997) at Wolf's Marine.

6.4.7.3.1 Jessica Nellie Wolf (July 12, 1985 - ) married Matt Battaglia (???? - ) on May 21, 2011.

6.4.7.3.2 Rebekah Ruth Wolf (January 26, 1988 - ) married Dwight Desotelle (???? - ) on December 23, 2011.

6.4.7.3.2.1 Carmen Rose (October 16, 2012 - ).

6.4.7.4. Madge Caryl Wolf (April 26, 1956 - ) married Randy Bibler. Madge owned a gift shop, Edgewater Gifts, in St. Joseph, Michigan and sold the business in 2012. She now works for her husband Randy, a building contractor.

6.4.7.5. Warren Donald Wolf (May 23,1959 - ). Warren once worked for his dad's company, Wolf Enterprises and now owns it.

6.4.7.6. Winn Gorden Wolf (September 13, 1960 - ) married Angie Boyer (???? - ) on October 7, 2002. Winn was the youngest person to ever receive a charter captain's license in Michigan. He ran a charter boat company, and is a well known real estate entrepreneur in Southern Michigan. He works for Wolf Development a real estate firm.

6.5. Edith Marie Holmquist (February 9, 1892 - August 2, 1892). Edith was only five months old when she died. We don't know what she died of.

6.6. Emmy Elisabeth Holmquist (September 4, 1896 - 1900).