Liftos hold family reunion
submitted by Paulette Klatt
If a fun time is to be had, the Lifto clan shows up. This year on July 29 and 30, Theresa and Jim Peterson of Rochester, MN, hosted the reunion at their home between Rochester and Plainview, and at their eating establishment, The Fisherman’s Inn, on Lake Oranoco.
In attendance were, Pat Lifto of Miles City, MT, Roberta Vandehey, her husband, Micky, of Meadow Lakes, TX, Paulette Klatt of Titusville, FL, Tom and Laura Lifto of Sandia, TX, Mike and Leann Lifto of Maiden Rock, WI, Ray and Doris Cortenbach of Greenfield, WI, and Jim and Theresa Peterson, all first generation attendees.
Second generation attendees and their children were: Christopher and Margarita Payne of Bettendorf, IA with their sons Max, Jason, and Alex, Brian Vandehey of Phoenix, AZ, Ben Vandehey of Hayward, WI, Nicole and Ryan Decker of Somerset, WI with their sons, Corbin and Everet, Kristina and Mike Dermody of Hales Corners, WI with their children Marlee and Matthew, Amanda Peterson and Nick Pederson, of Rochester, MN, J J Peterson and daughter Olivia of Eagan, MN, Breanna Peterson and Zack Haire with their son Jed of Stewartville, MN.
The day started off sunny and warm with lunch at noon followed by a bean bag tournament for the adults, toys, swimming, and horseback riding for the children. Mid aftermoon, the party moved to Lake Oranoco where a pontoon ride was held. The pontoon held 30, so everyone piled on and had a tour of the lake followed by the second and third generations enjoying the diving board and splashing in the lake. Then the party moved back to the Peterson residence for a huge supper. At dusk, Jim Peterson and Pat Lifto set off the fireworks. What a display!
One would think the reunion ended there, but most families chose to camp and the crowd once again reunited at the Fisherman’s Inn for brunch. Departing with many great memories, and fond farewells, the Liftos went on their ways, but not without knowing that everyone had enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
