Over 200 family members arrived at Schramm's Cottage at 2pm for the dedication of the new headstone re-erected to honour Carl "Father" Aumann. The gardens were at their best in the spring sunshine, as the family gathered around the new marble headstone in front of Atkins house.
Pastor Lloyd Boughen assisted by Pastor Peter Aumann conducted a simple but moving ceremony to honour the founder of the family in the district, and the cemetery where he was laid to rest. Pastor Lloyd said that he had never heard of such a ceremony being performed and there was no set form or service for such an occasion.
He arranged the ceremony into three parts. First an acknowledgement of the fact that this is a cemetery, by reading the committal service and a prayer of thanks to God. Second, about ourselves, Pastor read "The Good Shepherd" Psalm in English then Mr. Bill Drews read the same Psalm in German from an old German text; and the third part related to the stone by reading chapter 21 Genesis, the story of Jacob who, in a dream, saw a stone as a ladder to Heaven, Jacob then placed the stone upright as a mark of God's presence. Pastor Broughen said; "This stone is marking the place where the body of the father of the Aumann family rests as a mark of God's prayer for his people."
The visitors spent the rest of the afternoon looking about the grounds and cottages, many relaxing on the lawns enjoying the delightful spring weather. At the Lutheran hall, a wonderful display of artefacts was on show. Among these were orchard items, clothing, family trees and personal possessions gleaned from the extended Aumann family. These were set out for people to browse through and reminisce.
On Saturday evening, a dinner for 300 was held in a marquee set up behind the church and the Aumann family history book was launched. Sunday morning was devoted to a church service, and the final activity was a barbeque luncheon held in the marquee.
Over 300 people, some from as far away as Queensland and Western Australia attended the lunch and renewed old friendships and caught up with relatives from distant places.
The Historical Society was pleased to be included in these celebrations. Tracing the history of the pioneer families of the district is an important part of our work. We are always keen to add to our knowledge and our archives as new facts often emerge when enthusiasts gather. This reunion may encourage other old families to research their histories and hold similar gatherings in the future.
1993 12 DTHS Newsletter
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Uebergang, Eric. 1993, Carl Samuel Aumann : the family history, 1853 - 1993 / Eric Uebergang Aumann Reunion Committee Diamond Creek, Vic (NLA Record)
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