Surnames: Bauer, Clausnitzer, Emmerich, Gauerke, Grinker, Hackel, Hiebl, Kepner, Kottke, Metz, Schreiber

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI), Wednesday, December 3, 2008, page 16

Grinker, Mandi (Marriage - September 27, 2008)

Grinker - Schreiber

Mandi Grinker and Nathan Schreiber of Abbotsford were united in marriage on September 27, 2008, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Athens. Father Charles Hiebl officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mike and Mary Grinker, Dorchester, Wis. The groom is the son of Frank and Lynn Schreiber of Milan.

The bride wore a white, A-line halter neckline with a tie back closure and chapel-length train. The veil was two layers with beading and made by the maid of honor. The flowers were a fall arrangement with orange lilies.

Maid of honor was Heather Emmerich, Medford, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were April Schreiber, Athens, sister-in-law of the groom, Holly Metz, Medford, cousin of the bride, Rachel Hackel, Medford, cousin of the groom.

Best man was John Schreiber, Athens, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Morgan Grinker, Medford, brother of the bride, Jason Bauer, Colby, friend of the groom, Chad Gauerke, Milwaukee, friend of the groom.

Ushers were Jim Grinker, Dorchester, and Allen Schreiber, Abbotsford, Wis.

Flower girl was Aubree Clausnitzer, Medford, cousin of the bride. Ringbearer was Ty Metz, Medford, cousin of the bride.

Music during the ceremony was provided by Kim Kottke and Chris Kottke. The photographer was Christine Kepner of the Pepner Photography, Athens.

The reception was held at Centennial Community Center, Stetsonville, with 250 guests.

The bride is a 2000 graduate of Colby High School and is currently the teller-supervisor at AbbyBank.

The groom is a 1997 graduate of Abbotsford High School and 2002 graduate of Mount Scenario College with a bachelor of science degree and is currently a patrolman with the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department.

The couple reside in Abbotsford, Wis.