Asch-Ash Family Reunion

09/18/2021

Dorothy Raetz has passed away. May she Rest In Peace. 💕

Dorothy Burke Raetz, 92, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully Tuesday September 14th, 2021 with all her kids by her side doing what she loved by sharing good food and singing

07/24/2021

Cousin John Burke, son of Billy (Asch descendants) and Hoxey Burke.

John Burke, 66, of Beaverton passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born November 27, 1954, the son of William and Hazel Hoxey Burke Jr. in Midland. John was a skilled farmer and an avid pilot. He enjoyed

07/24/2021

VOHWINKLE, Norma Rogene Ash, age 86 of Metamora, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Pines of Burton. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Richfield Road United Brethren Church, 6259 Richfield Rd., Flint, MI 48506. Pastor John Brainard will officiate with

12/17/2019

This is a display honoring Col. Alfred Asch, which was put together by Postmaster Tony Garafala of Beaverton, Michigan. The Post Office was renamed after him this past spring after Rep. John Moolenaar sponsored legislation to have it renamed.

06/29/2019

Fred Provost and some of the Burke family at Uncle Alfred Asch’s Beaverton Post Office dedication in May 2019.

05/14/2019

A few farm pictures. May 13, 2019.

05/14/2019

More pictures from the Col. Alfred Asch Post Office Dedication. May 13, 2013.

05/13/2019

The ceremony to re-name and dedicate the Beaverton Post Office in Col. Alfred Asch’s name was May 13, 2019. It was a beautiful family and friends gathering with presentations and remarks shared by officials and by Col. Asch’s family.

04/25/2019

Hope to see many of you there!

04/11/2019

The Beaverton Post Office name dedication in Uncle Col. Alfred Asch’s honor will be held on May 13, 2019, at 11:00 am. Officiated by Michigan Congressman John Moolenaar. The address is 362 N. Ross Street in Beaverton. Please come support our Asch history in the making! 💕 Reception following at the BAC.

12/14/2018

President Trump signed the legislation! It’s official!

This morning, I called David and Peter Asch, the sons of Colonel Alfred Asch, to let them know that last night President Donald Trump signed into law my legislation renaming the post office in Beaverton in honor of their father.

It was a fitting moment for the 77th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Colonel Asch had enlisted earlier that year and during the war he flew more than 60 combat missions. He served in the military until 1968 and later in life, he wrote "The Whole Nine Yards" about his life of service. Proceeds from book were contributed to the Beaverton Activities Center because Colonel Asch never forgot where he was from. This special honor will help his legacy be remembered for generations to come.

11/17/2018

A great tribute to Uncle Alfred Asch!

“Colonel Asch was an American hero and it has been wonderful to lead this special effort honoring him as a proud son of Beaverton,” said Congressman Moolenaar. “He bravely flew missions during World War II, helped develop post-war civilian flight practices, and never forgot where he was from, ...

09/28/2018

Uncle Colonel Alfred Asch!

05/09/2018

A Family Reunion photo from the August 13, 2017, reunion at John Burke’s farm.

08/14/2017

Photos from the Asch-Ash Family Reunion today, 8-13-17, at the Oesch/Asch/Burke farm. A great time had by all! John gave a few plane rides to add to the fun. Approximately 62 in attendance. The farm was a Centennial Farm in 2011, and the house itself is 100 years old this year. John and his sister, Brenda, worked hard to restore the house to better than its former glory. It's beautiful! Sandy

08/09/2017

See you Asch-Ash relatives at the family farm in Beaverton this Sunday! Info on the Asch-Ash Family Reunion site. Sandy

07/16/2017

Hi Asch/Ash Relatives!

The family reunion is only four weeks away! Sunday, August 13, 2017, gather at 11:00 am with potluck lunch at 1:00 pm. at John Burke's farm, the Asch Homestead, 2857 Blades Rd., Beaverton, MI.

See posting below for more information.

See you there!
Sandy Dunlap

05/31/2017

Hi Relatives!

A big birthday event is happening this August! Grandpa and Grandpa Asch's house is 100 years old this year! The farm has been a Centennial since 2011, but the house just joined the honor, since it was built later.

John Burke has been renovating the house to its former glory, and better. Sister Brenda has helped him tremendously also. John's wish was for one more family reunion, so the Asch/Ash relatives can celebrate the house's 100th Birthday and enjoy the restoration!

The Asch/Ash Family Reunion will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017, at the farm, 2857 Blades Rd., Beaverton, MI. Gather at 11:00 am, eat at 1:00 pm. Bring a main dish plus one side dish to share and your own table service. There will be music, family history, crafts, games, horse shoes, plane rides!

Flyers will be in the mail shortly, however, the address list is quite out of date. Please pass this information on to other family members, so all can be reached.

Hope to see you there for a day of family fun! 💗🎂🍰🎉🎊❤️

Sandy