VGI Updates
Bush, Johnny
John Feldbusch, son of Casper Feldbusch & Kathrine Reichert, was born 10 August 1907 in the Volga German colony of Krasnoyar.
In the late 1920s, he was known as Johnny Bush and boxed professionally in the middleweight division throughout Wisconsin. After his professional career, he was a trainer for several amateur boxers in the Sheboygan area. He also was a fight promoter and arranged boxing matches locally at the former Turner Hall and Eagles Club.
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (North Caucasus)
Volga German families resettled to the town of Nalchik in the North Caucasus following the 1941 Deportation.
Garrison, McLean Co., North Dakota
Volga German families settled in and around Garrison, North Dakota.
Tri-Cities, Sullivan / Washington Co., Tennessee
Volga German families settled in the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee.
Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota
Volga German families settled in and around Faribault, Minnesota.
Mills County, Iowa
Volga German families settled in Mills County, Iowa.
Sanborn, O'Brien Co., Iowa
Volga German families settled in and around Sanborn, Iowa.
Huron, Beadle Co., South Dakota
Volga German families settled in and around Huron, South Dakota.
Brookings, Brookings Co., South Dakota
Volga German families settled in and around Brookings, South Dakota.