Kenneth Clair Fassnacht, born December 9, 1919 in Ephrata, Pa.   Lives at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, FC-105, Lancaster, PA 17606-5093 (717)560-9666. Graduated from Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pa. in 1937. Was employed by Sperry New Holland for 32 years prior to retirement in 1982. Married Grace Keiper on June 14, 1941 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Ephrata, Grace was born July 10, 1922 in Ephrata, Pa. Upon retirement, Grace and Ken moved back to Ephrata in April of 1988 after 22 years in Nebraska. They have been active members of the Ephrata Church of the Brethren. Before retiring, Grace was Assistant Manager and Cook of District #30 School in Grand Island, Nebraska. Grace died December 9, 1992 and is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, Pa.  Ken married Ruth Elizabeth Earl, widow of Edgar G. Hellinger.

_1. Dennis Lee Fassnacht, born September 4, 1942 in Ephrata, Pa. Lives at 21183 Via Este, Yorba Linda, CA 92887,  (714) 779-8120 Dnsfaz@aol.com. Graduated from California State University in San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Business Administration. Was Vice-President of Data Processing for the Pacific Coast Brush Company in Fortana, Ca. Married Susan Catherine Edwards on January 16, 1971 in Burbank, Ca. Susan was born April 4, 1945 in Glendale, Ca. She completed 3 years at the California State University in Northridge. Susan retired from her career in property management in December,1998.  She enjoyed retirement for two years and then took a part time job at a local credit union. Dennis retired in February, 2003 and Susan retired in February, 2005.  We are enjoying ourselves, taking it easy, traveling and doing volunteer work for the our library and home owners association.  We moved two years ago from a 2 story house into a smaller, (read less work) one story house and are enjoying making some changes to it and the yard. As perennial animal lovers we still have one dog, two cats and a fish. Our door is always open, so if your plans include a trip to Southern California, give us a call!!
 

_2. Sharon Lynn Fassnacht Gertler, born April 18, 1945 in Ephrata, Pa. Lives at 11211 Woodale Dr., Rolla, MO 65401 (573)364-4359 rmgertler@webtv.net. Graduated from Ephrata H.S. in 1963, and works as a computer operator for Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. Married Richard Marvin Gertler on April 18, 1964 in Ephrata, Pa. Richard was born in Ephrata April 18, 1941. He manages the print shop for Scott Printing Company.

_1. Jacqueline Ann Gertler Childers, born December 7, 1968 in Raton, New Mexico. Jackie married Matthew Childers on April 4, 1992 in Rolla, Missouri where they reside. Matthew is an automobile mechanic.

_1. Michael Sean Gertler, born November 30, 1989

_2. Ethan James Childers, born March 16, 1993

_2. Jennie Mary Gertler, born September 21, 1976 in Monett, Missouri.

_1. Ashya Marie Gertler, born April 21, 1998.

_2. Keeyan Lashawn Gertler, born August 11, 1999

_3. DeVandre Marcell Nash, born April 16, 2004

_4. Shakayla Grace Nash, born August 18, 2005

_3. Cynthia Ann Fassnacht Ziller, born October 5, 1948 in Ephrata, Pa. Lives at 1343 Kilby St., Burlington, NC 27215,  cellphone: (336)908-0788 cziller@acmhddsa.org. Completed Mary Lanning School of Nursing in Hastings, Nebraska, and the University of Nebraska, Kearney, with a Masters in Community Counseling. She loves the work she is doing. Married Timothy Eugene Ziller on June 21, 1969 in Grand Island. Tim was born October 2, 1944 in St. Paul, Nebraska. He completed Kearney State College in 1974 with a B.S. degree in Vocational Education. Tim is teaching in the University of Nebraska, Kearney, Business and Technology Department. They are active in church, camping, and tennis, and enjoy being with one another and with friends.

_1. Kathyrn Grace Ziller, born July 10, 1975 in Great Falls, Montana. Katie is a CPA and works for the firm of Judd, Thomas, Smith in Dallas, TX.  Katie enjoys tennis.

_2. Maria Rose Ziller, born February 3, 1978. Lives and works in Omaha, NE.

_1. Nathan Ziller, born Nathan Ziller was born September 6, 1994 .  Currently lives with his grandparents Cindy and Tim.

_3. Joseph Paul Ziller, born February 14, 1979.  Joe completed a four year tour of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps and lives in Albany, GA with his girlfriend Carol Ford and their daughter Alexis.

_1. Alexis Chantel Ziller, born September 6, 2000.

_2. Simone Marie Ziller, born April 20, 2003.

_4. Gerald Paul Fassnacht, born May 12, 1954 in Ephrata, Pa. Lives at 1009 Roundstone Place Palm Harbor Fl. 34683 (813)937-8427 jerry@okeefearch.com. Graduated from Grand Island Northwest H.S. and from Central Nebraska Community College in Hastings, Nebraska. Works for O'Keefe & Associates, Architects, Clearwater, Florida. Married Margene Marie Lewandowski on November 29, 1975 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Grand Isle, Nebraska. Margene was born June 8, 1955 in Loup City, Nebraska. She is the middle child of 13 children, 8 brothers and 4 sisters. She grew up on a farm in Elba, Nebraska, completed Centura H.S. in Cairo, Nebraska and worked as a Nurses Aide at Saint Francis Hospital in Grand Island. The family enjoys church and P.T.A., sewing, gardening, camping, and scuba diving.

_1. Jacob John Fassnacht, born November 24, 1976 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He is attending college in Tarpon Springs, FL.

_2. Stephanie Joy Fassnacht, born August 3, 1979 in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  Resides at 575 Bonnie Blvd. Palm Harbor, Fl. 34684. She married Richard Andrew Coffin on May 27, 2000 at St Michael's Catholic Church in Clearwater Florida. She is currently a stay at home mom with her 10 month old son.

_1. Richard Andrew Coffin II, born on August 25, 2004 in Dunedin Florida.

_3. Joshua Paul Fassnacht, born April 16, 1981 in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

_4. Jason Michael Fassnacht, born January 6, 1984 in Tarpon Springs, Florida.