BioM: Allen, Charlene (1961)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Allen, Luzinski, Knoll, Bautsch

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 06/15/1961

Allen, Charlene (3 JUN 1961)

United in marriage at Holy Rosary Church, Owen, Saturday, June 3, 1961, was Charlene Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Owen, and David Luzinski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Luzinski, Thorp (Clark Co., Wis.). The Rev. Father Crubel performed the nuptial high mass at 9:30 a.m., after the bride’s father gave her in marriage.

The bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace over nylon tulle with long sleeves, Sabrina neckline trimmed in pearls and rhinestones, and a fingertip veil of illusion held by a crown of seed pearls and sequins. Her bouquet was of red and white roses.

Paulette Allen, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brenda Luzinski, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Ed Knoll Jr., sister of the bride. They wore ballerina length dresses of yellow and orchid and carried matching colonial bouquets.

Rose Ann Knoll was flower girl, and ring bearer was Richard Luzinski.

Attending the groom were his brother Terry Luzinski, best man; and Thomas and Bill Allen, brothers of the bride. Ushers were Ed Knoll Jr. and Richard Bautsch.

A breakfast was held at Holy Rosary Hall after the ceremony, followed by a reception and dance at the Legion Hall. After a wedding trip to Denver, Colo., the couple will make their home in Milwaukee where the groom is employed at Bucyrus Erie Steel Co. and the bride at John Oster Co.