BioM: Graski, Yvette Gina (1983)

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

Surnames: Graski, Hinker, Suda, Larson, Scheuerman, Christopherson, Mertens

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/12/1983

Graski, Yvette Gina (19 March 1983)

The Rev. Michael Mertens officiated at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Greenwood wedding rites of Yvette Gina Graski and Randall John Hinker. The vows were shared on March 19. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Suda, Jr., Rt. 3 Greenwood. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hinker, 402 East Schofield St., Greenwood.

Laurie Larson offered special music for the service.

Lynn Larson, a friend of the bride from Greenwood, was maid of honor. She was joined by Kyle Graski of Eau Claire and Xanthe Graski of Madison, both sister of the bride.

Dave Hinker, the groom’s brother of Eau Claire, was bestman. He was joined by Dean Hinker, a brother of Greenwood, and Robert Scheuerman, a friend from Greenwood. Ushering were Jay Graski, the bride’s brother, and Pete Christopherson, a friend of the groom, both from Greenwood.

The bride chose a sheer polyester gown with Chantilly lace and lined with acetate taffeta. It featured a front and back yoke of Schiffli embroidered trim, a font in simulated pearl trim on the bodice, lined bishop-style sleeves of sheer lace, fitted cuffs, full skirt and attached chapel-length train. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses. Her attendants wore jacketed and spaghetti-strapped gowns in hues of dusty rose. They carried bouquets of sweetheart roses in white and dusty rose. The groom was attired in an ivory tuxedo, his attendants wore tuxedos in a black cherry color.

Following the rites, a reception was held at the Loyal American Legion Hall, which was followed by a dance. The couple did not disclose their wedding trip destination.

Rural Greenwood will be the new home for the couple. The bride completed high School in January. The groom finished high school in 1982 and is employed by Greenwood Milk Products.