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| | My parents celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in April, 2001.
They were married on April 14, 1951 at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in rural Thorp, WI.
These are some of the pictures I took at the celebration. I guess I was
too busy visiting to take a lot of pictures, but it sure was a fun time for all.
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full picture!
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One corner of the hall had mementos, including several picture boards,
photos albums, and Mom's wedding dress. |
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The hall (Knights of Columbus Hall in Marshfield, WI) was beautifully
decorated. Mom made the favors, candles, etc. |
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Mom's wedding dress. It was hand sewn for her by her best
friend, Mary Balistreri. Mom and Dad also introduced Mary to her future
husband, Ranny. Mom got to return the favor and sew Mary's wedding
dress, too |
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The happy couple. |
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Me. I'm the oldest, so I get to go first! |
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The Heideman family. My sister Jean, her husband Perry, and
their children, Justin, Caitlin, and Rachel. |
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The Konieczny family. My brother George, his wife Cindy,
and their children, Jacob and Joe. |
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The Williams Family. My sister Mary, her husband Dan, and their
children Kali, Kyle, and Alexis. |
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The Hayes family. My sister Donna, her husband Tom, and their
children Kirsten and Sean. |
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Proud grandparents with their grandkids. I'm not sure who is
luckier, the kids or the grandkids. I know they all love each
other very much. |
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A few more gray hairs, a few years older, but we are glad to be
together for this family picture. |
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Another view of the happy former newlyweds....50 years later! |
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Me and my godmother, Aunt Agnes. |
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A view of the "children and family" table. |
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A view of the head table. Introductions to follow below. |
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Another view of the hall. Over 150 people joined us for the
happy celebration and good food and drink and dancing. |
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The tinkling of spoons on glasses forced the former newlyweds to
kiss. I don't think they minded at all. |
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At the head table: John and Carol Szymanski. Carol is mom's
sister and stood up for the wedding, maid of honor. |
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At the head table: Frank and Mona Szczech. Frank is mom's
brother and stood up for the wedding. He is also my godfather. |
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At the head table: Marcia Krueger and her daughter Carol Ann.
Marcia is dad's niece and was the flower girl at their wedding. |
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Not pictured
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Not in attendance for the celebration, but a part of the original
bridal Party:
--Joe Szczech, ring bearer, mom's brother (deceased).
--Theresa Warda, bridesmaid, mom's cousin, unable to attend.
--Eddie Dobrzynski, best man, dad's best friend, (deceased). |
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One last shot of the happy couple. I know they had a great time
and are happy and blessed in their family and friends. |
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