BioM: Saibold, Lola (1961)

Contact: Dolores
Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Saibold, Ratsch, Hinkelmann, Tichy, Lucas, Lau, Drescher, Marden, Lavene, Zielske

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) November 23, 1961

Saibold, Lola (Marriage –18 November 1961)

Nuptial vows were exchanged Saturday by Miss Lola Saibold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saibold, Rt. 1, Neillsville, and Marlon Ratsch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ratsch, Rt. 1 Greenwood.  The double ring ceremony was performed in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Christie by the Rev. Daniel Zielske.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a floor length gown of bouquet taffeta, with hand-clipped Chantilly lace, the full bouffant skirt, fashioned with lace appliqués, cascaded into a chapel train.  The fitted lace bodice was styled with a Sabrina neckline trimmed with sequins and pearls, and long sleeves buttoned at the hand. The fingertip veil of imported silk bridal illusion was attached to a matching lace crown trimmed with pearls and borealis.  Her heart-shaped bridal bouquet consisted of pink and white roses entwined with green.

Miss Beverly Ratsch, sister of the groom, was the bride’s maid of honor.  Bridesmaids were Carol Hinkelmann, Loyal, Gloria Ratsch and Elvina Tichy.  Miss Linda Saibold, sister of the bride was junior bridesmaid. The attendants were attired in blue and white Street length dresses.

Ringbearer was Micky Lucas of Wisconsin Rapids, who carried the rings on a white satin pillow.  Brenda Hinkelmann, a cousin of the bride, was flower girl.

Best man was Roger Lau of Loyal. Groomsmen were Ronald and Bruce Ratsch, Harold and Lee Drescher, Jerry Marden. Gary Ratsch and Alvin Lavene were ushers.

A reception for 110 guests was held in St. John’s Lutheran parlors in Neillsville.

Mr. and Mrs. Ratsch have purchased a home north of Granton, where they will reside.  He is employed in Marshfield.