NEW HAMBURG, Mo. -- Tom and Linda Essner of New Hamburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Essner, to Derek Felter, both of Benton, Missouri. He is the son of Mike and Shari Felter of Benton.
Kelly is a 2005 graduate of Kelly High School, and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is employed at Montgomery Bank.
Derek is a 2005 graduate of Kelly High School, and received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He is employed at Peterbilt.
An Aug. 23 wedding is planned at St. Lawrence Church in New Hamburg.
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