A Voice for Lenhart: Barb Allisimi on Legacy, Loss, and a 90-Year Calling

Episode Description:

What if your life’s purpose was rooted in a story that happened decades before you were born? In this profoundly moving episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Negaunee native Barb Allisimi to trace the threads of one family’s legacy—woven through heartbreak, strength, and spiritual connection.

Barb shares how the tragic loss of her grandfather, Lenhart, in a 1927 Lake Superior drowning shaped generations of silence and sorrow—and how she spent her life uncovering the truth. From Finnish and Italian immigration to newspaper archives, handwritten letters, and a 90-year remembrance event that brought families together from around the globe, Barb’s story reminds us that healing often starts with curiosity—and courage.

🎧 In This Episode, Discover:

• The story of three families changed forever by a tragic accident in 1927

• How Barb connected with her late grandfather through decades of research

• What it means to be “called” by your ancestors—and how to listen

• The importance of community support, then and now

• How healing can reach across generations and time

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Conversations with a Chiropractor 00:41 Meet Barb Allisimi: A Negaunee Native 01:21 Barb's Grandfather's Journey from Finland 03:44 The Life and Legacy of Lenhart Joseph Will Bucka 06:05 Barb's Quest for Family History 11:53 The Tragic Drowning Incident 14:45 Community Support and Resilience 21:25 Lenhart's Unresolved Legacy 21:52 The Challenge of Contacting Families 23:48 Discovering the Camp 29:46 The 90th Year Remembrance 34:49 A Serendipitous Encounter 42:32 The Importance of Ancestral Connections 45:11 Closing Reflections