Gittemeier-Gebhardt

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Heather Marie Gittemeier and Ronnie Lee Gebhardt II were married Aug. 26, 2006, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. The Rev. Kevin Fausz performed the ceremony. Organist was Sister Marilyn Schneider of Perryville. Soloist was Tracy Schisler of St. Charles, Mo.

The bride is the daughter of Barbara Gittemeier, David Hartnett and Tim Carter, all of St. Charles. The groom is the son of Ronald and Joan Gebhardt of Perryville.

Matron of honor was Melissa Webb-Yamnitz of Patton, Mo. Bridesmaids were Jackie Oelzen of St. Charles; Polly Propst, Sara Johnson and Susan Davis of Perryville; Becky Garris and Julie Gebhardt of Perryville, sisters of the groom; Debbie Allred of St. Louis, sister of the groom; Lorena Gebhardt of Oran, Mo., and Demerri Bond of Omaha, Neb., sisters-in-law of the groom.

Jeff Yamnitz of Patton, cousin of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Dustin Hartnett of St. Charles, brother of the bride; Shawn Oster, Brian Johnson and Perry Davis of Perryville; Jeremy Garris of Perryville, brother-in-law of the groom; Kyle Hartnett of St. Charles, brother of the bride; Kerry Hogard of Perryville; Steve Gebhardt of Oran and Tony Bond of Omaha, brothers of the groom. Ushers were Jacob Gittemeier and Brian Schisler of St. Charles, cousins of the bride.

Candlelighters were Shelby Gebhardt and Jasmine Allred, nieces of the groom. Shelby is the daughter of Steve and Lorena Gebhardt. Jasmine is the daughter of Debbie Allred of St. Louis.

Flower girl and ringbearer were Sophia and Samuel Gebhardt, niece and nephew of the groom. They are the children of Steve and Lorena Gebhardt.

Guest book attendants were Dustin Gebhardt and Anthony Allred, nephews of the groom.

The reception was held at the American Legion Hall.

The rehearsal dinner was held Aug. 25 at the legion hall.

Mrs. Gebhardt is a 1995 graduate of Francis Howell North High School and Lewis and Clark Career Center, both in St. Charles. She is an electrician with IBEW Local 1.

The groom is a 1989 graduate of St. Vincent de Paul High School, and a 1995 graduate of Ranken Technical College. He is an electrician with IBEW Local 1.

The couple resides in Perryville.