Leinweber reunion marks 110th year of U.S. arrival

The Joseph C. and Elizabeth Gerlitz Leinweber family reunion was Sunday at Schmuck Park in Colfax. Sarah Leinweber McKay of Spokane, who celebrated her 97th birthday at the reunion, is the only surviving child. Sarah’s brother, Harry Leinweber, died in March of this year.

The reunion, which had 91 attendees, mark’s the 110th year the family has been in the United States.

Traveling the longest distance was Zoe Mock of Pittsburgh, Pa., Howard and Sue Leinweber received the nod for shortest distance.

Heather Leinweber Strader and husband Todd received the newlywed award for being married six year...