BioM: Laudenschlager, Barbara (1964)

Contact: Linda O’Donnell
Email: lindao@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Laudenschlager, Isenberger, Bielecki, Schilling, Stelter, Biddle, Danielewicz, Vicks, Mathison, Bergman

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., Wis.) 24 Dec 1964

Laudenschlager, Barbara (14 NOV 1964)

On November 14, 1964 at 2 p.m., Miss Barbara Laudenschlager became the bride of William Russell Isenberger in a double ring ceremony at the Stanley Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy S. Scott read the ceremony.

Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bielecki, Thorp, Wisc. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Isenberger Sr., Stanley, Wisc.

The soloist Patty Patteu of Cornell, sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Perfect Love" with Mrs. R. J. Mathwig playing her accompaniments and the traditional wedding marches.

The bride, given in marriage by her grandfather, Henry Schilling, Milwaukee, Wis., was attired in a floor length gown of Chantilly lace over bridal taffeta. The scalloped sabrina neckline enhanced with sparking sequins and the long tapered sleeves accented the fitted bodice. A storybook skirt was styled with a flat front panel and side and back tiers, each sprinkled with sequins. Her fingertip veil was held in place with a crown of pearls and crystals. She carried a bouquet of red tea roses.

Miss Bonnie Stelter of Eau Claire, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Betty Biddle, friend of the bride, and Linda Bielecki, sister of the bride. The maid of honor wore a floor length of gown fashioned of turquoise blue satin brocade with matching headpiece and accessories.

The bridesmaids wore floor length gowns of rose brocade satin with matching headpieces and accessories. Each aide carried a bouquet of yellow and white carnations.

The maid of honor and bridesmaid dresses were designed and made by the sister of the bride, Mrs. Norman Danielewicz of Colby, Wis.

Glenn Vicks, Stanley, friend of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were his brothers, David and Frank Isenberger, Stanley. Seating the guests were Roger Mathison, a friend, and Peter Schilling, Milwaukee, uncle of the bride.

The bride's mother was attired in a two-piece rose dress of lace over satin with black accessories. The groom's mother wore a dress of brown silk with matching accessories. Each wore a corsage of white carnations with yellow roses.

A reception for 150 guests was held in the church parlors following the ceremony. Friend of the bride served. Mrs. Don Bergman, Augusta, sister of the groom, cut the wedding cake and Mrs. Norman Danielewicz, sister of the bride, took charge of the guest book. A dance was held in the evening at the Thorp Legion Hall.

Following a short trip, the couple is at home at the Johnson's Trailer Court in Stanley.

Out of town guests attended from Milwaukee, Fort Atkinson, Saukville, St. Paul, Minn., Eau Claire, Chippewa, Cornell, Osseo, Colby, Augusta, Cadott, Boyd, Huron and Stanley.

Pre-nuptial events included showers given recently at the Leonard Bielecki home, and the Frank Isenberger and Lyle Stelter home, Stanley.

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