BioM: Schiferl, Charlotte M. (1969)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Schiferl, Kulas, Hodnik, Hahn, Laszuk, Melvin, Weller, Deresinski, Dassow, Hauke

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 28 Aug 1969

Schiferl, Charlotte M. (23 AUG 1969)

St. Bernard's Catholic Church at Abbotsford was the setting Saturday, August 23, 1969 for the marriage of Miss Charlotte M. Schiferl and Gary Kulas. Father Emil Hodnik officiated at the 2 p.m. nuptial ceremony. The Brothers of St. Pius X, Colby, furnished the music.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Felix Schiferl and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvest Kulas, all of Abbotsford (Clark Co., Wis.).

Miss Schiferl appeared in an organza empire A-line gown. Chantilace fashioned the neckline, cuffs of the long sleeves, and was featured again in two rows around the hemline. A yoke of lace styles topped the full organza detachable train and also bordered it. Her headpiece was an organza star trimmed with pearls, which held a three-tier bouffant veil. She carried three butterfly orchids with a trail of ivy and stephanotis.

Miss Carol Hahn, Wausau, served as maid of honor. Annette Schiferl, Abbotsford, Leah Kulas, Abbotsford, and Charlene Laszuk, Harwood Heights, Illinois, were bridesmaids. They wore floor length orange chiffon over taffeta empire gowns, with satin bow accents at the waist and a bow in the back. The gowns featured three-quarter length sleeves bordered by two rows of quaint pleated ruffles Their headpieces were of matching loops and flowers, holding short bouffant veils. They carried crescent style bouquets of orange tinted carnations with white pompons.

Serving as best man was Jim Melvin of Abbotsford. Daryl Kulas, Abbotsford, Keith Weller, Wausau, and Dan Deresinski, Chicago, Illinois, were groomsmen.

Ushers were Lester Dassow Jr. and Tom Hauke.

Festivities of the day included a reception at the Abbotsford City Hall, dinner at St. Bernard's Hall, and a dance at Dorchester Memorial Hall.

The bride attended Eau Claire State University and will be employed at American National Bank, Wausau. The groom is a student at North Central Technical Institute, Wausau branch. The couple will make their home at 2509 6th Street, Wausau, after August 29th.

Guests were from Chciago, Ripon, Madison, Oshkosh, Gilman, Stanley, Colby, Dorchester, Athens, Milan, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Mosinee, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids, and Abbotsford.