Norma J. Riekman (14 Jun 1938 - 21 Aug 2021)

The maternal relationship between Norma J. Riekman and her son MDR is confirmed by the direct inheritance path of autosomal DNA down to their DNA tested descendant MDR.

The segmental (via DNA segment triangulation) and total DNA shared between MDR and other confirmed descendants of Anton Heppner/Elisabeth Wiens is consistent with the expected ranges for their respective relationships. Since MDR descends from Anton Heppner/Elisabeth Wiens through Norma J. Riekman and her son MDR, the presence of significant shared DNA between MDR and other known descendants of Anton Heppner/Elisabeth Wiens validates the generational links along this maternal line.

This supports the conclusion that DNA was passed from MRCA couple Anton Heppner/Elisabeth Wiens through Norma J. Riekman to MDR, and ultimately to MDR, confirming this direct ancestral connection through multiple generations.