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Hoel Family marks 14 decades in America in Norse Texas
Special to THE Carrton RECORD recounts the Hoel family reunion at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norse Texas celebrating 139 years in America from 1871 immigration of Oline Hoel and Christopher Hoel and their descendants now spread across over 40 cities and at least 15 states. The gathering featured emcee Neil Swenson, updates from Karen Willrodt, memorabilia, a tour to Christopher Hoel s rock house, and donations to church and cemetery funds. Oldest celebrant Lydia Hoel, 88, joined by Arthur Hoel and Elaine Beeman, while Zachary Lundberg, three, represented generation five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher M. Hoel
Norse
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
America
Oline Regine Hansdatter Hoel
Christopher Mikaelson Hoel
Amalie
Marie
Loten
Norway
Texas
Oline
Christopher
Pauline Johansdatter
United States
Canada
Lydia Hoel
Clifton
Hoels
Arthur Hoel
Fort Worth
Elaine Beeman
Grandbury
Zachary Lundberg
Valley Mills
Neil Swenson
Pauline
Karen Willrodt
Neil's Creek
Martin Hoel
Charlie
Agnes Hoff
Gustav
Mary Swenson
Olga
Claude Beeman
Walter
Thelma Syverson
Johnnie
Olga Belle Bronstad
Our Savior’s
Hoel
Gustafson
Aars
Huse
Clarice Johnson Hoel
Alma Hoel Aars
Charley
Our Savior's Lutheran Church