Shvegel/Buttala Family History, Where did we come from?

Great Grandma Louis Fleck Mervar

Details to follow, one of her daughters was grandma Louis Marie Mervar Buttala Shvegel

Grandma Louise Marie Mervar Buttala ( ) Shvegel (Peter) Marty (Frank)

Grandma's Maiden name was Mervar. (She's related to the Accordian Mervars for all you geneologists out there). She eventually married a Buttala, he died and she then married her brother-in-law Pete Shvegel Sr. (Marrying brothers-in-law was quite popular and/or customary in the past.) According to Vi Price, she eventually moved to California and married another man (Does anyone know the details on this?)

Gwen says... - In Grandma's obit it said that she was born in Mauverland, Austria and she still had a sister living in Austria. I also found in another book that Aloysious Mervar (6-21-1835 to 6-21-1907) which is our great grandfather was born in Zusenberg, Krain, Austria.

Peter Shvegel Sr.

Gwen also found that grandpa was born in Mitter Radenze, Austria on the 7th of January 1894. He died on 1-15-1961 in Milwakee, Wisc and is buried in Highland Memorial Park Inc in New Berlin, Wi.
I have a copy of his obit (very small) and the funeral book that people signed in etc.

One of our relatives is in the Accordian Hall of Fame!

Anton Mervar Button Accordion Manufacturer (1885-1942) Inducted on November 30, 1991 Back

After completing his apprenticeship in Slovenia, Anton Mervar moved to Cleveland in 1912 to pursue his venture in America, the manufacture of button-style accordions. Firmly established as a master craftsman, Anton moved to a new, larger factory on St. Clair Avenue in 1921. His accordions were shipped across the country and overseas, even to Slovenia. Expanding to retail other musical instruments, records and phonographs, Anton became a consultant to Columbia, Victor, Continental and Okeh, evaluating test pressings and recommending recording contracts for such Cleveland-style artists as Matt Hoyer, Louis Spehek, Anton Strukelj and the Lausche-Udovich duet. The craftsmanship and distinctive sound of Mervar accordions have contributed significantly to the enduring popularity of button boxes

Pete Shvegel Jr.

PETER L. SHVEGEL obituary Peter L. Shvegel, 78, of St. Paul died June 20, 2002. He was born January 5, 1924, in Glen Location, Hibbing, MN. Preceded in death by parents Peter & Louise, sisters Antoinette Rossman and Josephine Westerdahl. Survived by sisters Mary Johnson of AZ., Georgette Farwell, Violet Price and Dorothy Gravelle; brother Edward Shvegel, all of Duluth; numerous nieces & nephews. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE: at a later date. Inturnment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Assn. WULFF-GODBOUT 651-224-4868

Georgette Rosalie Buttala Farwell (Willard)

Aunt Georgette was married to Willard Farwell when he died in 19xx. She had one daughter

• Gwendolyn Joy Buttala Valentine. Gwen married Michael Valentine Jr. and they had 4 daughters:
  • Constance Joy Valentine Koss (Richard) and they have 3 daughters;
    • Meghan Koss who has a son Paiten Richard Koss
    • Alysia Koss
    • Kadie Koss
    
    
  • Doreen Ann Valentine Johnson (Mark) and they have 2 daughters and 1 son
    • Melissa Johnson
    • Amanda Johnson
    • Nicholas Johnson
    
    
  • Cindi Rae Valentine Johnson (Scot) and they have 2 sons
    • Tyler Johnson
    • Tanner Johnson
    
    
  • Cassi Lea Valentine Beamer (Ryan) and they have 1 daughter and 3 sons
    • Kseniya Beamer (adopted from Kazachstan)
    • Christian Beamer
    • Isaiah Beamer
    • Trenton Beamer (Ryan's son)
    
    

Antonette Buttala Rossman (Louis)

The Rossmans met David Price (See Violet Shvegel Price below) in Texas when William (Bill) Rossman (below) was 5 years old. He lived in a trailer next to ours. (That's how David Price met Vi Price - introductions from the Rossmans! Aunt Toni had three sons

• Louis A Rossman (Marilyn) -Park Rapids MN
  • Craig Rossman (Mellisa) -Park Rapids MN
  • Chelly Rossman

• George R Rossman (Robin)
  • Kenny Rossman -MN
  • Kent Rossman -CA

• William J Rossman (Diane)-Reno NV
  • William A Rossman (Sandy)-San Diego CA
    • Clarrissa
    • Ashlynn
  • James M Rossman (Corin)- San Diego CA

Bill Rossman says to all "Have a good time at the reunion and if you would like to, call us" See Steve Price for contact info

Mae Buttala Johnson (Morgan)

Aunt May had one son and a daughter.

• Barbara Johnson Andnerson (Dave)
• Daniel Johnson

Edward Shvegel

Uncle Ed is affectionately known as the "Mad Man of Homecroft" for all the funny signs and creatures he puts in his front yard. Uncle Ed is married to Tootie. Aunt Tootie has ?? sons and daughters. , (get details from Tom Price)

Dorothy Shvegel Gravelle (Albert)

Aunt Dorothy still lives in Homecroft. She has Two sons and a daughter.

• Albert Gravelle
• Steve Gravelle
• Paula Gravelle Fobear (___) has 3 sons
  • Bradley (Kirsten)
  • Andy
  • Charlie

Josephine (Buttala) Westerdahl

Aunt Jo had one son

• Edward Westerdahl

Violet Shvegel Price (David b. 1926, d.1995)

Violet (b. Jan 25th, 1921, d. Oct 18, 2013) She has four son's, two Grandkids (Chad and Kelly) and one Great-granddaughter (Ashley)

Vi's four sons are scattered around the county, with Steve in Maitland, Florida, Greg in Duluth, Tom in St. Paul, Pat in Cleveland Ohio and a luxury yacht sailing the world)

• Stephen N Price (Cindi Doty)
  • Chad Price
• Gregory C Price (Terri)
• Thomas M Price
• Patrick D Price (Becky Yingst)
  • Stella Rose b March 10, 2009

Vi's grandson Chad is a programmer in Charleston, SC and her granddaughter Kelly lives in Minneapolis Mn with her daughter Ashley.
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