Vonderau
German for stubborn, kidding....kinda
Not the most elaborate version of a family tree but you get the point.
Generation 1: Paul and Emma Vonderau
Believed to be the first Vonderau owners, purchasing the propery from the Lapp family in 1905.
Generation 2: ROBERT "BOB" O. VONDERAU (passed 2015, wives: Alberta who passed in 1966 and Henrietta in 2014)
The U.S. Army Air Corps veteran served his country as a weather man during World War II. He retired in 1981 as the owner/operator of Vonderau Plumbing and Heating after 30 years and was a lifelong farmer. He was also a private pilot for over 30 years and a member of the Maumee River Basin Commission. Known for collecting odd motors and tractors, still today you can find his collection of Wheel Horse garden tractors tucked in the corner of the barn. He was most famous purchase was the 6 wheel amphibious vehicle shown in the images above. Guess what, it still lives in one of the barns! Future project for Ben.
Generation 3: Connie and Marshall Vonderau
With heavy hearts we lost both Connie (12/25) and Marshall (08/26). in 2023 Connie and Marshall left the main farm house to move into their new single level build on the property which Rachel is taking over with the dogs Scooter and Poppy.
Generation 4: Kara Vonderau and Ben Rist-Brown
Carrying on the family farm tradition Kara and Ben purchased the farm house and buildings in 2021, completed an update to the original farm house in 2023 and are actively enjoying the property with their dogs (Dallas and Sadie) and livestock.
