Hessenkemper-Bertrand

Richard and Gail Hessenkemper of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lauren Hessenkemper, to Trae Bertrand. He is the son of Chuck and Evelyn Bertrand of Cape Girardeau.

Hessenkemper is a 1999 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a health promotion specialist at Saint Francis Medical Center.

Bertrand is a 1996 graduate of Central High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast in 2001, a master's degree in business administration from Southeast in 2004, and a juris doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2005. He is an attorney with the law firm of Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane and Berens, L.C.

A Sept. 29 wedding is planned.