Manetta Sue "Susie" Smith and Terry Lee Gerlach Jr. exchanged vows Oct. 4, 2003, at Cape County Park South. Fred Poston performed the ceremony. Music was by Christy Schenimann of Broseley, Mo.
The bride is the daughter of James and Wilma Smith of Gibbs, Mo. The groom is the son of Bob and Karen Keller of Cape Girardeau and Terry Lee Gerlach of Egypt Mills.
Maid of honor was Mimi Smith of Cape Girardeau, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lacey Keller of Cape Girardeau, sister of the groom; Allison and Jordan Smith of Jackson, nieces of the bride.
Jason Krueger of Cape Girardeau was best man. Groomsmen were Jeremiah Keller of Cape Girardeau, brother of the groom; Jason Smith of Jackson and Clayton Smith of Cape Girardeau, nephews of the bride. Ushers were Tony Miller of Cape Girardeau, uncle of the groom, and James Crane of Jackson.
Flower girl was Taylor Smith, daughter of David and Sandy Smith of Jackson and niece of the bride. Ringbearer was Riley Smith, son of Keith Smith of Jackson and Mimi Smith of Cape Girardeau, and nephew of the bride.
Mary Bass, sister of the bride, attended the guest book.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Cape County Park North. Servers were Christy Schenimann, Jessica Evans and Terre Chriss.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keller and Bobbie Pinkerton hosted the rehearsal dinner Oct. 3 at Cape County Park South.
Mrs. Gerlach is a graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Advance Logistics.
The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Columbia Construction Corp.
The couple is residing in Cape Girardeau.
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