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French/Pollei
French Pollei

Lynn Ann French of Benton and Jeffrey Allen Pollei, of Verona, exchanged wedding vows at the Polynesian Resort Beach, Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.
The Hawaiian-style beach wedding took place at 1 p.m. officiated by Rev. Kevin Knox. The Disney Fairytale Ceremony featured a violinist, and a view of Cinderella' castle in the background. The bride's eldest daughter, Katelyn Ashinger of Benton, was her mother's maid of honor. Hayley Pollei of Verona, was her father's attendant.
The bride wore a full-length, pleated dress with a beaded sash. Her attendants wore pink, knee-length taffeta dresses. Colorful leis were worn by the entire wedding party. The groom wore a Hawaiian-style white linen suit.
The bride is the daughter of George and Virginia French of Benton. The groom is the son of Mary Pollei of Middleton, and the late Robert Pollei.
The bride has an Elementary Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She is a Pre-K teacher at Benton School District. The groom is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He is a utilities engineer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The couple resides in Dodgeville, and will be honeymooning in Maui this summer.

 

Thomas, Bach exchange vows
Thomas, Bach exchange vows
Christine and Michael Thomas

Michael James Thomas and Christine Sue (Breneman) Bach were united in marriage on September 7, 2022. The couple was married at sunset in a private ceremony on Clearwater Beach in Florida overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. A reception for family and friends was held on October 8, 2022 at the Sugarland Barn in Arena.

Both Mike and Chris are graduates of Richland Center High School. Mike is the son of James and DeEtte Thomas of Richland Center. Chris is the daughter of William and Susan Breneman of Medford, Wisconsin. Mike and Chris have six grown children, who, along with their spouses, celebrate their parents’ marriage: Pamela and Scott Gauger, Matthew and Lindsey Thomas, Matthew and Sabrina Bach, Eric Bach, Tyler and Courtney Bach, and Kelsey Bach. Mike and Chris have 13 grandchildlren (so far) ranging in age from three months to fifteen years: nine grandsons and four granddaughters.