Interesting Oddities of Names and Dates in the Community
Shared Birthdays and Unique Family Connections
The community is full of remarkable coincidences where family members share the same birthday or similar names, showcasing the tight-knit connections among residents.
- Selma and Jennie Larson were the two daughters born into the Larson family. Both had children, and Selma’s daughters continued the family tradition, with one of them, Lois (Storm) Hill, having two girls. Lois’ two daughters further passed on this legacy, with one of them, Linda (Hill) Martin, having two girls, one of whom, Sara (Martin) Niska, also had two girls.
- Interestingly, Rudolph Nylund III shares his birthday, June 10th, with his father-in-law. Additionally, his wife, Alisa, and his mother, Janet, share the same birthday, December 4th.
- Carol Aune (Squeakl) McCue and her nephews James Aune and Roger Aune were all born on April 30th.
- Chris Nylund and his wife, Sheryl Cave Nylund, share the same birthday, May 8, 1968, and graduated together.
- Another notable coincidence is that Ken Alt (54, 2013) has a sister named Patricia Ann Alt, and his wife is Patricia Marie (Shanor) Alt.
- Jim Frazee and his wife Michele were born on consecutive days, with Jim born on July 2 and Michele on July 3.
- Cousins Justin Nukala, Rachel (Cotten) Johnson, and Clayton Nukala Jr. were all born on the same day, August 12th.
Sibling Birthdays and More Coincidences
In several families, siblings share the same birthday or were born close to one another, creating special familial connections.
- Kathryn and Sandra share the same birthday, June 10th, born in 1952 and 1953, respectively. They are the daughters of Dick & Shirley Reichel.
- Mike Enzmann and his sister Peggy Pearson also share the same birthday, December 19th. Mike was born in 1945, and Peggy in 1951.
- Ron Koski and his wife Doris share a unique coincidence: both were born on April 13th, though in different years—Ron in 1934 and Doris in 1936.
- Todd Olson was born on September 3, while his wife Kandi shares the following day, September 4, as her birthday.
- James Grebence and his wife Sarah have birthdays close to one another: James was born on September 24 and Sarah on September 25.
- Bill & Bailey (Soderberg) Conger were born in April, and they, along with their three children, share the same birthday month, except for Liam.
Similar Names Across Generations
Many community members share the same name, which often results in confusion but also adds a certain charm to family interactions.
- Debbie Price’s husband is David Stehlik, and her brother is named David Price, who is married to Debbie. Interestingly, Debbie’s sister Diane has a sister-in-law named Debbie Pascuzzi.
- Robin (George) Pliml has a daughter-in-law, Robyn (Louis) Pliml, further emphasizing the interesting naming conventions within families.
- Danny & Roxanne (McClellan) Brinker share the same middle name, Lynn, which is spelled similarly.
- Gary & Tammi (Annen) Palmer have similar middle names, Gene and Jean.
- Forrest and Carol Abramson’s sons—Gary, Mark, and Kerry—all share the middle name Forrest, a family tradition that continues with Mark’s sons, Travis and Justin.
Local Family Names and Unique Traditions
In addition to shared birthdays, several family names have become part of the local culture, either due to their unique spelling or their long-standing presence in the community.
- The surnames Gustason, Gustafson, and Gustavson are quite common locally, often resulting in similar-sounding names within the community.
- Similarly, Flack, Flake, Flank, Balke, and Bialke are family names that can be found throughout the area, with many residents bearing these last names.
- Additionally, some local names are challenging to spell, such as Czernewski, Eichholz, Parzyck, Wojciechowski, Yourczek, Zakrajshek, and Zeleznikar. These names often lead to interesting moments when residents try to spell them correctly.
Interesting Coincidences and Synchronicities
Several families have experienced remarkable synchronicities, where names, birthdates, and even life events line up in fascinating ways.
- Jeremy Wilkin shared an incredible synchronicity when he found out he was expecting twins on February 22, 2002, the date reflecting the number of babies and the month. Interestingly, his wife, Heather Hanson, had been working on a Noah’s Ark cross-stitch project, which became even more meaningful after discovering they were having twins. The twins were born on October 8, 2002.
More Unique Family Birthdates
- The Bystrom family shared a humorous story about their family’s names and how difficult it would be for the mail carrier to address letters to:
- Bud Bystrom,
- Byron Bystrom,
- Brian Bystrom,
- Bradley Bystrom,
- Brent Bystrom,
- Brenda Bystrom,
- Beth Bystrom.
Family Birthdays Shared Across Generations
- Cody Rautiola shared some fascinating birthdate stories from his family:
- He was born on September 3, also the birthday of his aunt, MaryAnn Petschal.
- His cousin Dane Rautiola was born on August 8th, the same day as Terry’s sibling.
- Cody’s daughter, Hailie Lana Peterson, was born on December 26th, 2006, the same day as Terry’s sister Connie’s daughter, Trisha Carrier, who was born on December 26th, 1986.
- Mike Duame shared that his family has a tradition of sharing the same birthday on December 14:
- His mother’s uncle, Nick Hoblak (born December 14, 1914),
- His father,r Robert Barnes (born December 14, 1932),
- His sister Brenda (born December 14, 1962), and
- His cousin Debbie Rinne (born December 14, 1966).