Our People (Unsere Leute)
Like most ethnic groups, the Volga Germans have become a part of the community fabric. The sidebar lists some of the notable Portlanders with Volga German ancestry. Click on the names to read their stories.
Do you know someone who should be recognized? Please send your story and photos to the Volga Germans in Portland webmaster.
Edna Wolf and family. Photograph contributed by Linda Crain.
Hopp family children. Photograph contributed by Linda Crain.
Esther Deines Schnell Haggstrom
Dr. William Sittner
Vern Mueller - a radio and early T.V. announcer in Portland. Vern worked at KPOJ 1330.
Gloria Krieger - Gloria was the 1951 Rose Festival Queen. On June 10, 1954 she and Adelle August, both 20, receive court approval of their respective contracts with Columbia Pictures. Gloria appeared on the Phil Silvers show on Broadway.
Clarolyn Maier - Jazz vocalist and harpist