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Bio: Richmond-Higby Family (18th Reunion - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Richmond, Higby, Kretlow, Harp, Mack, Hamm, Akin, Vanier, Spangler, Carteron, Horn, Humke

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Richmond-Higby Family (18th Reunion - 1984)

The 18th annual reunion of the Richmond-Higby family was held Sunday, July 29, at Schuster Park, Neillsville. Forty-four family members attended. A potluck dinner and supper was shared by the group. The afternoon was spent visiting after prizes were given out for special accomplishments.

Those present were Floyd and Hilda Richmond, Royalton, Minnesota, Ken and Ellie Richmond, Margaret and Connie, Pierz, Minnesota, Bob and Wilma Richmond, Fennimore, Louis and Dorothy Kretlow, Sussex, Fred and Myrtle Harp, Chippewa Falls, John and Evelyn Mack, Elgin, Illinois; and Paul and Barbara Hamm, Cindy and Brian, Barrington, Illinois.

Joining then were Edna Akin, Neillsville; Jesse and Virginia Richmond, Marv, Bob and John and Bob Vanier, all of Granton; Cy and Bev Spangler, Watertown; and Viv and Mary Carteron, Laura Richmond, Norman and Betty Horn, Herb and Lila Horn, Jerald and Myrna Richmond, Susan and Ellen, Paul and Rose Caryl Humke, Kurt, Todd, Joel, Dale and Tina, all of Greenwood.

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Bio: Sadowski, Sharon J. (Engagement - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sadowski, Kapusta

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Sadowski, Sharon J. (Engagement - 1984)

A March 30 wedding is being planned for Sharon J. Sadowski and Scot J. Kapusta. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sadowski and Irene Kapusta, all of Neillsville.

The bride-to-be is a 1984 graduate of Neillsville High School and is presently attending Milwaukee Area Technical College in computer programming. Scot, a 1979 graduate of Neillsville High School, is employed in the Neillsville area.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville will be the site for the spring 1985 nuptials.

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Bio: Witte, Richard G. (Rookie/Month - 1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Witte

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Witte, Richard G. (Rookie/Month - 1984)

Richard G. Witte, Neillsville, was recently named The Rural Companies’ “Rookie Of The Month” for achieving the highest sales production during the month of June among all new agents employed for one full calendar year throughout the 24 agencies across Wisconsin and South Dakota.

He is with Rural’s Marshfield Service Center, and has served Clark County area since February of 1983.

Witte is a graduate of Lee D’ Bois, Estate Planning, The Pre-Management Academy and has also completed various insurance courses through Rural’s Career.

Witte and his wife, Corrine, are the parents of three children. The family resides at Rt. 2 Neillsville.

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BioM: Elmhorst, Rebecca (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Elmhorst, Turner, Shirley

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Elmhorst, Rebecca (4 August 1984)

English wedding ceremonies were held on August 4 for Rebecca Elmhorst and Neal Turner.

According to the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Elmhorst of Lakeland, Florida, Rebecca was married to Neal Turner at Acton Town Hall. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Alan Turner of Greenford, Middlesex, England.

The new Mrs. Turner is a graduate of Florida Southern College, Lakeland, and will be employed by Callingham Crane Chartered Accountants of London. Her husband is employed as an assistant film productionist for Overseas Production.

Rebecca is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Elmhorst of Granton and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shirley of Humbird.

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BioM: Heiman, Katie (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
 
Surnames: Heiman, Ernst, Skemp, Henseler

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Heiman, Katie (4 August - 1984)

St, Mary’s Catholic Church in Neillsville was the site for the Saturday afternoon, August 4, wedding of Katie Heiman and John Ernst. The Rev. Joseph Henseler officiated. Francis and Evelyn Heiman of Rt. 4 Neillsville are parents of the bride. The groom’s mother is Anne Ernst, Hortonville.

Serving as maid of honor was Elizabeth Heiman, the bride’s sister. She was joined by Deanna Heiman, the bride’s sister-in-law. Both are from Neillsville.

Serving as groomsmen were Todd Skemp, a friend from Milwaukee, and Randy Ernst, the groom’s brother of Madison. Ushering were David Ernst, the groom’s brother of Philadelphia, Penn., and Greg Heiman, the bride’s brother, of Neillsville.

The bride chose a tea-length gown and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Her attendants were attired in pink and carried flowers similar to the bride’s. The groom was attired in white, and his attendants wore blue and white.

Following the service, a reception was held at the Wild Cat Inn.

Prenuptial events included a July 7 shower hosted by Deanna, Ann and Loiz Heiman.

The couple will make their home in Milwaukee. She is a graduate of Neillsville High School and earned a BS degree from UW-Madison. She is employed as a teacher for Webster Middle School in Cedarburg. He is a graduate of Hortonville High School and took a BS degree in finance and MS degree in accounting from UW-Milwaukee. He is employed as an auditor.

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BioM: Hill, Susan Marie (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hill, Strangfeld, Mikelson, Elcano, Opelt, Burgdorf, Woodmansee, Horan, Michaelson, Knutson, Herder

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Hill, Susan Marie (30 June 1984)

Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi served as the June 30 site for the wedding of Susan Marie Hill and Bruce Alan Strangfeld. The Rev. Merill Herder officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strangfeld of Neillsville and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hill of Mondovi.

Merlin Mikelson, the bride’s brother-in-law, presented the bride to the altar. Music was offered by Joanne Horan, Carol Michaelson and Phillip and Ruth and Knutson.

Nancy Elcano, a friend of the bride from Sparks, Nevada, was matron of honor. She was joined by Kim Hill, the bride’s niece of Eau Claire; and Amy Mikelson, another niece of the bride from Mondovi. The bride’s personal attendant was Jean Opelt, a friend from Green Bay; and handling flowers was Lella Burgdorf, the groom’s sister of Kiel.

Jim Woodmansee, a friend from Eau Claire, was bestman. He was joined by Larry and Jeff Strangfeld, both brothers of the groom from Neillsville. Ushering were Rick Burgdorf, the groom’s brother-in-law of Kiel; and Steve Mikelson, the bride’s nephew of Mondovi.

The bride chose an organza gown with a Victorian-styled Schiffli lace yoke, lace trimmed sleeves, lacy ruffled bodice and hemline and semi-cathedral-length train. She wore a matching picture-style hat trimmed in Venician lace and carrying a silk illusion veil. She carried a cascade of white roses, stephanotis, baby’s breath and greenery. Her attendants wore light blue, floor-length gowns accented by a lace and ruffled yoke. The headpieces were halos of silk white roses and stephanotis, and blue ribbon streamers. They carried cascades of eucalyptus and stephanotis, accented by glue lighted candles. The groom and his attendants were attired in Silver Hampton-style tuxedos.

Following the service, a dinner reception and dance was held at the Eau Claire Holiday Inn. The couple announced that they would be taking a wedding trip to Hawaii.

Prenuptial events included a kitchen showe3r hosted by Jeanne and Cindy Strangfeld; a personal shower by friends of the bride; and miscellaneous showers hosted by both Manz Elementary teachers and third graders.

Eau Claire is to be the home for the new couple. She is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire and is an elementary teacher in the Eau Claire system. He is a graduate of District I Tech-Eau Claire and is employed at Cray Research, Eau Claire.

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BioM: Rhoades, Shelly Lisa (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rhoades, Fowler, Bardo, Jacobson, Latton

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Rhoades, Shelly Lisa (31 July 1984)

Shelly Lisa Rhoades and Steven Raymond Fowler were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents at rural Neillsville. Judge Howard Latton of Portage officiated at the lawn ceremonies on Tuesday afternoon, July 31. Parents of the couple are Herb and Glenna Rhoades, rural Neillsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fowler of East Patchogue New York.

Witnessing for the couple were Sandi Bardo, the bride’s sister of Mauston; and Dan Jacobson, a friend of the groom from Viroqua.

The bride chose a Victorian style lace gown with mantilla. She carried a bouquet of silk roses and daisies. Her attendant wore a lavender, street-length dress and carried a bouquet of white and lavender daisies. The groom was attired in his army uniform.

Following the service, a reception was held at the Rhoade’s home. The couple announced wedding trip plans to Minnesota, Texas and Florida.

The new Mrs. Fowler is a 1977 graduate of Neillsville High School. She recently graduated from a communication radar intercept school at Fort Devens. Her husband is a 1975 graduate of Bellport High School, Bellport, New York.

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BioM: Riehle, Debra Lyn (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Riehle, Wetzel, Drewek, Mohr, Wagner, Statz, Roehl, Bleecker, Nemitz, Tresemer, Foemmel, Hoffman, Krehmeyer, Lindloff

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Riehle, Debra Lyn (28 July 1984)

Debra Lyn Riehle and Kenneth John Wetzel were married in services conducted by Rev. Norman W. Lindloff at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neillsville, on Saturday afternoon, July 28. Mr. and Mrs. James Riehle of Mosinee and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wetzel, Rt. 4 Neillsville, are parents of the couple.

Sharon Nemitz and Linda Krehmeyer offered music for the service.

Serving as maid of honor was Shelly Drewek of Wausau. He was joined by Karlyn Mohr of Neillsville, Sheila Wetzel of Neillsville, Lori Riehle of Mosinee and Marilyn Wagner of Marshfield. Bestman was Charles Statz of Neillsville. He was joined by Dean and Jim Wetzel, Randy Roehl and Tim Bleecker. Ushering were Todd Nemitz, and Tim Tresemer. All are from Neillsville. Miniature bride and groom were Jennifer Foemmel and Ryan Hoffman.

The bride chose a bouffant gown of sheer organza and Chantilly lace, featuring a high neckline, bishop sleeves, and ruffled and flounced hemline that swept into a cathedral-length train. Her lace-covered picture-style hat supported a waltz-length veil. She carried a pink and white bouquet of orchids, roses and carnations.

Following the service, receptions were held at the Neillsville American Legion Hall and at the home of the groom’s parents. A dance followed at the Silver Dome Ballroom.

The couple will make their home in Neillsville. She is a 1982 graduate of Mosinee High School and attended Mid-State Tech-Marshfield. She is employed as a secretary for the Marshfield Canning Company. Her husband, a 1983 graduate of Neillsville High School, is employed by Gaier Construction of Neillsville.

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BioM: Skwierczynski, Arlene (1984)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Skwierczynski, Westby, Kercher, VandeBerg, Krueger, Gwiazda, Hoppe, Steubs

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/9/1984

Skwierczynski, Arlene (28 July 1984)

Arlene Skwierczynski and John Regalia were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, July 28, in services at rural Neillsville’s Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ralph Stuebs officiated. Parents of the bride are Stanley Skwierczynski of Des Moines, Iowa, and Frances Skwierczynski of Thorp. The grooms parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Regalia, Rt. 1 Willard.

Karen Hoppa provided special music for the service.

Serving as matron of honor was Chris Regalia, the groom’s mother. She was joined by Corinne Skwierczynski, the bride’s sister of Stanley; Natalie Skwierczynski, the bride’s sister of Thorp; and Patty Regalia, the groom’s sister of Willard.

Bestman was John Regalia, the groom’s father of Willard. He was joined by friends Don Westby of Janesville, Mark Kercher of Neillsville and Jim VandeBerg of Neillsville. Ushering were Florian Skwierczynski, the bride’s brother of Thorp, and John Krueger, the groom’s brother-in-law of Marshfield. Ring bearer was Steven Gwiazda and candle bearer was Stuart Gwiazda. Both are the bride’s sons.

The bride chose a traditional lace gown with hat. She carried a fan adorned with white carnations and red silk roses. Her attendants wore long, blue gowns with blue lace and carried silk flowers in white, blue and red hues. The groom was attired in a white tuxedo and his attendants wore blue tuxedos.

Following the service a reception was held at the home of the groom’s parents. The couple announced wedding trip plans to Menomonie.

The new Mr. and Mrs. Regalia will make their home at rural Greenwood. She is a graduate of Thorp High School. He is a graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed at the Neillsville Foundry.

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