Aufdenberg-Cracraft

BURFORDVILLE, Mo. -- Amy Marie Aufdenberg and Michael Andrew Cracraft exchanged vows July 21, 2001, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, Mo. The Rev. David Johnson performed the ceremony. Organist was Lois Fehrmann and trumpeter was Scott Vangilder, both of Jackson. Soloist was Connie Aufdenberg of Burfordville, sister of the bride.

Parents of the couple are Richard W. and Judy Aufdenberg of Burfordville, and Mike and Nancy Cracraft of Jackson.

Connie Aufdenberg was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Ashley Cracraft of Jackson, sister of the groom; Heidi Hitt of Burfordville; Kristina Stout and Jennifer Spies of Jackson, both cousins of the bride.

Best man was Kevin Goodier of St. Louis. Groomsmen were Jarred Crouch and Nathan Murray of Jackson; Neil Collier of Gordonville, Mo., cousin of the groom; and Matthew Aufdenberg of Burfordville, brother of the bride. Ushers were Andrew Nussbaum of Gordonville, and Gabe Pfeiffer of Pacific Grove, Calif., cousin of the groom.

Candlelighters were Julie and Jodie Walker of Potosi, Mo., cousins of the groom.

Debbie Wachter of St. Louis and Darla Upchurch of Lafayette, Colo., attended the guest book.

A dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Servers were Loretta Uelsmann and Carol Kutscher of Jackson, aunts and godmothers of the bride; Janice Collier of Gordonville and Pat Walker of Potosi, aunts of the groom.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner July 20 at the KC Hall.

Mrs. Cracraft is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2001. She is employed in the registrar's office at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

The groom is a 1996 graduate of Jackson High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in May 2000. He is pursuing a master of science degree in electrical engineering at the university.

The couple resides in Rolla.