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Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling Photo Album

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The Ritter Family Back Row (left to right): William Ritter, Carl C. Ritter, Christ P. Ritter, John H. Ritter, Jacob G. Ritter, and Fred Ritter Jr. Front Row (left to right): Edwin Ritter, Friedericka Ritter, Friedrick Ritter, Friedericka Ritter, and Katherine Ritter.
Mother’s Confirmation Back Row (left to right): Ernst Schmidt, George Schnabel, Joseph Stabler, Albert Schock, Johann Hildenbrandt, Jacob Ernst, and August Wolf Middle Row (left to right): Paullina Reich, Katherina Eisenbeias, Friedericka Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s mother], Rosina Deile, and Rose Gunsch Front Row (left to right) Maria Martel, Christina Wanner, Lydia Wolf, Emma Weber, and Alvina Vogt [1912]
Uncle Edwin’s Confirmation Edwin Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal uncle] was confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wishek, North Dakota. He is in the back row, second from the left.	Uncle Carl’s Confirmation Carl Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal uncle] was confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wishek, North Dakota. He is in the first row, fifth person from the left.
Intergenerational Relationships John Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s paternal grandfather] with his grandson, Andrew Burlack	That’s One Tall Windmill Phillip Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s father] next to the windmill
The Ritters Friederick and Friedericka (Kelle) Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal grandparents] in front of their house in Wishek, North Dakota [circa 1940]	The Burlacks Phillip and Friedericka (Ritter) Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s parents] with their four oldest children, (left to right) Marion, Ermaline, Benjamin, and Alma.
Military Men “Adolph H. Wolf, L. C. Saylor, Arthur Jaharus, and Carl Stocher look for the MARK – to Rose Kelle” – by Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling	Mother & Son Katherine (Ritter) Bellon with her son Teddy Bellon [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal aunt and cousin] at Kempf Studio in Kulm, North Dakota
World War I Vet #01 Phillip Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s father] wearing his World War I military uniform	World War I Vet #02 Phillip Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s father] wearing his World War I military uniform
Relatives in Russia John and Magdelina (Becker) Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s paternal grandparents] stayed in Russia. Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling never met them, but she does remember her father corresponding with them via mail	Family Traditions Marie Burlack with her “soldier” son [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s paternal aunt and nephew]
The Wishek Band #1 Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s uncles, Jake Ritter and Carl Ritter, played in the band. Back Row (left to right): John Weber Jr., Jackob Springer, Fred Thurn, Dr. Joe Theurer, Fred E. Ackerman, Henry Hilscher, Edward Preszler, Morris Dorfman, and George Foremann Front Row (left to right): Mr. DeWald [band leader], Edwar P. Pfeifle, Carl Sayler, Joe Stabler, Jake Ritter, John Rieker, Irwin Nippolt, Dave Ricker, Carl Ritter, and Fred Wolff.
Serving Her Country! Marion F. Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s sister] joined the army at 24 years old to become an nurse anesthetist.	An Army Man Friederick Ritter Sr. [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal grandfather] in his Russian army uniform. Her grandfather could read and write in Russian, which aided in his advancement in the Russian army.
Distant Relatives Adam and Rose Naas were Friedericka (Ritter) Burlack’s [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s mother] cousins	True Men! (left to right) Jacob Mayle and Jacob Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s maternal uncle]
The Kelle Girls (back to front) Katherine Kelle, Rose Kelle and Anna Kellie were Friedericka (Ritter) Burlack’s [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s mother] cousins	Family Love John Wolf and Friedericka (Ritter) Burlack eventually married after the death of their spouses
The Bellon Family John and Katherine Bellon were Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s favorite aunt and uncle. (left to right) Katherine Bellon, Teddy Bellon, and John Bellon.	Baby Ritter Julius Ritter [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s cousin]
Baby Teddy Teddy Bellon [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s cousin]	A Few Years Older Teddy Bellon [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s cousin]
A Young Bride Friedricka “Ricka” (Ritter) Burlack [Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s mother] standing in front of her parent’s house on her wedding day	Is that a Dog? Ella Ritter and Teddy Bellon playing with Spotty. The Bellons took Ella in as a foster child.
Father Ella Ritter’s father, John Ritter	A Close Friend Friedericka (Ritter) Burlack’s friend, Emma Weber
Family and Friends Back Row (left to right): Fred Flemmer, George Kelle, John Wolf, and Fred Kelle Front Row (left to right) Rose Kelle, Katie Kelle, and Louise Flemmer [The Kelles were cousins to Eileen M. (Burlack) Ketterling’s mother.]

Photographs (1-30) (31-60) (61-90) (91-94)

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