Surnames: Abel, Esselman, Kaiser, Dickson, Dillenbeck, Schmidt, Bennett, Nikolai, Pappathopoulos, Bauer

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood County, Wis.) Sat, Jul 2, 2005

Abel, Kimberly Abel (Marriage - 18 June 2005)

Brandon and Kimberly Abel

Kimberly Esselman and Brandon Abel exchanged marriage vows June 18, 2005, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal.

The Rev. Roman Kaiser officiated at the 12:30 p.m. ceremony. Music was provided by Pam Lyman, pianist, and Kristin Cuddie, soloist.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Eagles Club in Marshfield.

Parents of the couple are Dave and Cindy Esselman and Perry and Julie Abel, all of Loyal.

The bride was given in marriage by her father.

Maid of honor was Rana Dickson of Waunakee. Bridal attendants were Holly Dillenbeck of Mosinee, Chelsea Schmidt of Neillsville and Jessica Abel and Haeli Bennett, both of Loyal.

Best man was Tyler Abel of Kohler. Groomsmen were Ben Nikolai, Ryan Esselman and Kyle Abel, all of Loyal, and Mike Pappathopoulos of Two Rivers.

Serving as ushers were Bill Esselman of Chili and Joe Bauer of Loyal.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Loyal High School and graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She is employed as a nurse.

The groom is a 2000 graduate of Loyal High School and a 2004 graduate of UW-Stout, Menomonie, with a business degree. He is employed in retail management.

They live in Eau Claire.