BioM: Eisentraut, Jeanne Marie (1981)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Eisentraut, Strangfeld, Bischoff, Mavis, Heiman, Henning, Opelt, Resong, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 2/05/1981

Eisentraut, Jeanne Marie (17 January 1981)

Jeanne Marie Eisentraut and Jeffrey Strangfeld were united in marriage during St. Mary’s Catholic Church ceremonies on Saturday afternoon, January 17. The Rev. Joseph Henseler officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. David Eisentraut, Rt. 4 Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strangfeld, also of Rt. 4 Neillsville.

Serving as maid of honor was Tami Eisentraut, a sister of the bride from Neillsville. She was joined by Shari Bischoff a friend from Neillsville, and Dianna Mavis, a friend from Greenwood.

Larry Strangfeld, the brother of the groom from Neillsville, was bestman. He was joined by Greg Heiman and Tim Henning, both friends from Neillsville. Ushering were Wayne Opelt, an uncle of the bride from Neillsville, and Bruce Strangfeld, a brother of the groom from Eau Claire.

“The Rose,” “The Wedding Song” and “Follow Me” were the musical selections offered at the service by soloist Cindy Strangfeld and organist Ronald Resong.

The bride wore an entrained gown of silk organza which was detailed with French lace and was accented with a crystal pleated bodice and hemline. Her veil was of lace, pearls and sequins. She carried a bouquet of white and pink roses. Her attendants wore gowns of burgundy color with matching jackets. They each carried three winter lilies. The groom and his attendants were attired in gray, long-tailed tuxedos.

Following the service, a reception was held at the Moonlite Inn in Neillsville with a dance following at the American Legion Hall.

The new Mrs. Strangfeld is a 1981 graduate of Neillsville High School. Her husband graduated from the same school in 1979 and from District I Technical Institute in Eau Claire in 1980. He is employed by Marquart Motors of Eau Claire. The couple will make their home in Eau Claire.