BioM: Hamel, Darlene Ann (1969)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Hamel, Turner, Woodring, Westendorf, Hawks, Heldt, Ranke, Franckiewicz, Jankee, Olson, Gosse, Brasbury

---------Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 11 Sep 1969

Hamel, Darlene Ann (30 AUG 1969)

Miss Darlene Ann Hamel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hamel, route 2, Withee (Clark Co., Wis.), and Timber Nathan Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Turner, route 1, Withee, were married Saturday, August 30, 1969 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Arnold Woodring at Alliance Church in Owen, with Mr. Hamel giving his daughter in marriage.

Miss Sue Westendorf sang and Mrs. Arnold Woodring was her accompanist, and also played other selections.

A white full length silk gown in empire styling and an illusion veil with train were selected by the bride for her wedding day. Her bouquet was predominately red roses.

Miss Sue Westendorf, Withee, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Ann Westendorf, Withee, Miss Linda Hawks, Curtiss, and Miss Jean Heldt and Miss Vicki Ranke, both of Owen.

They wore floor length formals in a pelican shade and open picture hats with daisies to harmonize with their ensembles. Each had a floral arrangement.

Tyler Turner, St. Paul, Minn., was in the role of best man. Groomsmen were Clinton Hamel and Steve Franckiewicz, both of Withee, and David Jankee and George Olson, both of Owen. Ushering were Ronald Gosse and Terry Brasbury.

The wedding reception in the evening and the dance which followed were held at the American Legion Hall, Owen.

The bride graduated in 1968 from Owen-Withee High School and has been employed at First National Bank, St. Paul, Minn. Her husband graduated the previous year from the same high school and is a construction firm employee.

St. Paul, Minn. is the home of the newlyweds.