The above photo caught my attention for various reasons, but I reflected upon my Naef relatives in little Downey. Every time I drive past Downey I think of them. The only one I ever knew personally was Ralph Gail Naef (1926-2009). We corresponded and talked about family history, he even came to our wedding reception in Farmington, Utah (he lived in Salt Lake). I even stopped and found the graves of Alma Katherine Scheibel (1889-1969) and Charles Daniel Naef (1884-1964) in the Downey cemetery.

I previously shared the biography Kate wrote of her mother, my Great Great Grandmother, Regina Friederike Nuffer Wanner (1869-1942).

I referenced Charles’ father Jacob Ira Naef as the first President of the German Branch in Glendale, Idaho.

I republished the story of Regina’s granddaughter, Delores Anderson, Kate’s daughter.

I also gave some of Kate’s history in the biography of Regina and John George Wanner Jr (1870-1947).

Looks like it is time to provide a fuller story of Kate and Charles. Until then, here is a photo of young Kate with Regina.