BioM: Ploeckelman, Darlene (1971)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Ploeckelman, Hafferman, Sprengler, Boss, Nixdorf, Potocnik, Goffard, Beckler

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 13 May 1971

Ploeckelman, Darlene (8 MAY 1971)

Miss Darlene Ploeckelman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ploeckelman of Stetsonville, and Raymond Hafferman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hafferman of Shawano, were united in marriage by the Rev. F.H. Sprengler at 2 p.m. on May 8, 1971, in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Dorchester (Clark Co., Wis.).

Music for the ceremony was provided by Ron Boss and the vocalist, Vicky Nixdorf, who sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer."

The bride wore a floor length A-line gown of white crepe and Venice lace. Her full train was attached to a crown headpiece. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Janet Potocnik of Milwaukee, wore a full length navy blue and white pant dress with red trim and a full length veil. She carried a basket of red, white and blue spring flowers. Miss Adel Hafferman, Fond du Lac, and Miss Carol Goffard, Milwaukee, served as bridesmaids. They were attired similar to the matron of honor.

Bill Ploeckelman, Stratford, was best man. Groomsmen were Verne Hafferman, Milwaukee, and Don Beckler, West Bend. Seating the guests were Gilbert Hafferman and Jim Ploeckelman.

A reception, dinner and dance at Dorchester Memorial Hall followed the ceremony. Music was provided by the Polkateers. Guests were present from Milwaukee, Marshfield, Medford, Dorchester, Eau Claire, Merrill, West Bend and Port Arthur, Canada.

The new Mrs. Hafferman is a graduate of the Dor-Abby High School and MATC in Milwaukee. She is employed as a LPN at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee. The groom is a graduate of Gresham High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968. He is employed at the Master Lock Company in Milwaukee.

The couple will be at home at 740 N. 32nd Street, Milwaukee, on May 23, following a trip to Niagara Falls.