Family History
Give the names of Grandpa Larry's siblings. Bonus points if you also name their spouses.
Who are Laverne and Art? Bonus points: Wilma and Irene (Pat)
This office cat roamed around Buhnerkempe Plumbing and Heating in the 2000s/2010s. Give both her female AND male name (since there was some confusion).
Who is Henrietta/Henry?
This song has been an end-of-the-night staple at every Buhnerkempe family wedding since Stephanie and Patrick got married. Name this song and the artist. BONUS points if your team stands up and sings some of it.
What is Piano Man by Billy Joel?
French Lick, Indiana. Bikes = broken collarbone.
Name the grandchild associated with this memory.
Who is Andrew?
Finish the quote: "Put it in _____ _____."
Give the exact date (month, day, & year) of Grandpa and Grandma's wedding.
When is April 4, 1959?
This is the breed of dog raised by the Schumacher family for many years. Name the breed and a least 3 of the dogs owned by the Schumachers OR another Buhnerkempe family.
What are daschunds/wiener dogs? Who are Oscar, Snickers, Buddy, Suzy, Cocoa, Stella, Daisy, Lily, etc?
Finish the lyric: "And when I hurt, hurtin' runs off my shoulders, ___ ___ __ _____ _____ _______ ____?" BONUS points if you name the artist and song title.
"How can I hurt when holdin' you?" Bonus points: Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
This bus company took us to a few different destinations. Name the company. BONUS points if you can name at least one of our drivers!
What is Bales Unlimited? Bonus points: The only driver I actually know is Dave so I'll let your fellow players decide if your answer is true or not
Grandma and Grandpa's house in Florida is in this town. BONUS points if you can name their specific community their house is in. DOUBLE BONUS if you can give the street address.
Where is Palmetto? Bonus points: Jet Park, 194 Tankey Dr
Give the names of Grandma Lucille's siblings. BONUS points if you can also name their spouses! DOUBLE BONUS points if you say the siblings in the correct age order.
Who are Lawrence, Louis, Gene, John, Theresa Mae, Fred, Catherine, Annie, Jim, and Gerry? Bonus points: Eileen, Annie, Jeanie, Harold (Butch/HM), Marilyn, Harold (Foz), Virgil, and Susie.
This white fluffy dog had an identity crisis when his name had to be changed to the female version after having an unexpected litter of pups.
Who is Freddy/Freda?
A Holly Jolly Christmas has been an iconic Christmas staple for the Buhnerkempe Family. The singer has ties close to home. Name the singer AND the county where he is buried. BONUS points if your team all stands up and gives us a taste of the song!
Who is Burl Ives buried in Jasper County?
Michigan City, Indiana. House Balcony. Name the grandchild associated with this memory.
Who is Eddie?
Give the correct age order of siblings in the Buhnerkempe family.
Who are Geri, Sharon, Sheila, Bruce, Vicky, and Lisa?
This month has the most major family events (birthdays, anniversaries, death anniversaries, etc.)
Name the month. DOUBLE your points if you can name all of the events in this month.
When is July with 12 major events!
Birthdays: Stephanie (1st), Steve (2nd), Jessica (3rd), Joey (9th), Kyle P. (11th), Nick (13th), Baby Lawrence (14th), Evan A. (19th), Kyle D. (19th)
Anniversaries: Brad & Fran (9th), Lisa & Marty (10th), Jess & Kyle (25th)
There was a parrot belonging to Nick in the Simmons' household that would often say a specific name. Say the name in your best parrot voice!
"Christopher!"
There was a special song played on birthdays in the Buhnerkempe household. Name the band that sings it AND at least 3 of the names mentioned in the original recording.
Who are The Mouseketeers?
Possible Names: Gina, Debra, Jimmy, David, Ruth, Maryann, Billy, John, Rudy, Ann, Allan, Stevie, Butch, Eddie, Gary, Marty, Mary, Barney, Joan, Jeff, Bobby, Chuck, Ken, Cathy (maybe a few more that I couldn't catch, womp womp)
A big family mystery was revealed in a Michigan City Pictionary game. Explain the story and what REALLY happened.
What is Grandpa confessed to locking Sheila in an outhouse after letting her blame Geri all those years.
Give the names of Grandpa Larry's parents AND Grandma Lucille's parents (first and last).
Who are Ed and Agnes Buhnerkempe and John and Theresa Meyer?
Give the year that Buhnerkempe Plumbing and Heating was founded and the number of workers there have been. BONUS points if you can name all current workers at the business AND 3 previous workers.
When is 1963 with 62 workers? BONUS points: Bruce, Sean, Evan, and Gus; see list for previous workers.
In my lifetime (Lauren, the host, who was born in 1999), Geri has owned 4 dogs. Name them all. BONUS points if you can also name their breeds.
Who are Trixie (Pomeranian), Lily (Daschund), Daisy (who knows), and Maggie Moo (Cavapoo)?
When asked, Grandma Lucille said her favorite song was Ave Maria and Grandpa Larry said his was Ring of Fire. Give the approximate years that these songs were written. Bonus points if your team sings part of each song.
What is 1825 and 1962?
Name the Buhnerkempe vacation spots since 2003. BONUS points if you can name the years of each trip as well.
Branson, MO (2003, 2006)
St. Charles, MO (2004)
Terre Haute, IN (2005?)
Evansville, IN (2008?)
Michigan City, IN (2009)
French Lick, IN (2011)
Put all of these family members in AGE order!
Buhnerkempe Family going strong!