29. Jean Susan4 Geurink (Hilbert3, Henry John2, Arent Jan1) was born Wausau, WI May 12, 1938.
She married James Richard Hettinga in Grace Church Wausau, WI, April 26, 1958.
-Hettinga-Geurink Nuptials in City - text taken from Wausau newspaper: The Rev. J. C. Rosenau officiated Saturday in Grace United Church of Christ when James R Hettinga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hettinga, Schofield, claimed as his bride Miss Jean Geurink, 629 Jackson St.
During the 3 p.m. ceremony Miss Carol Geurink, cousin of the bride, sang “The Lord Is My Shepherd” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” accompanied by Mrs. Elmer Schlaak at the organ. The altar was banked with baskets of spring flowers flanked by lighted tapers.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Geurink, Aniwa, chose for her wedding a gown of Chantilly lace and satin. The molded bodice was fashioned with a sabrina neckline trimmed with sequins and long lace
sleeves. The bouffant skirt featured alternate layers of lace and tulle ruffles.
Her French illusin veil cascaded from a crown of horsehair braid trimmed with tiny flowers. She wore the pearl earrings received from the groom and carried American Beauty roses.
Miss Karen Geurink was her cousin’s maid of honor, while Mrs. Gerald Geurink, sister-in-law of the bride, was bridesmaid Dale Richmond friend of the groom, and Gerald Geurink, were best man and groomsman, respectively, for the groom.
Allen Hettinga, brother of the groom, and Dale Nauta, cousin of the bride, ushered the guests to pews marked with white satin ribbon.
Little Debbie Hettinga, niece of the groom and the flower girl, was attired in white net and taffeta with a full skirt of ruffles. She held a small basket tilled with pink and white flowers and wore a pearl necklace and bracelet set, gift of the bride.
Pink chiffon, net and taffeta styled the frocks worn by the two aides. They were fashioned with Empire bodices adorned with pearls and scoop necklines. White carnations and pink roses were in their cascade
bouquets. They wore the pearl earrings received from the groom.
Eighty guests from Birnamwood, Antigo, Rhinelander, Boulder Junction and Rockford, Ill., were served at the wedding dinner in the Legion Memorial Clubhouse. The reception for 220 guests was held in the evening.
Mrs. Geurink chose for her daughter’s wedding a blue silk shantung dress accented with pink accessories and a pink and white corsage. The mother of the groom wore a beige linen frock with a similar corsage.
Honored guests at the festivities included Mrs. Anna Mortenson, grandmother of the bride, Mrs. Alma Imm, maternal grandmother of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hettinga, paternal grandparents of the
groom.
For traveling on a short honeymoon, the young bride donned a gray suit. She wore sun coral-toned accessories. After Thursday the new Mr. and Mrs. Hettinga will reside at 1302 l/2 S. Eighth Ave.
James was born Town of Ringle, WI December 28, 1935. He is the son of Raymond Hettinga and Diana Bertha Imm.
-Jim retired in December of 1999 from U.S. Filter (formerly Zimpro). He worked there as a welder.
-Thoughts and remembrances of Jean - given as part of the program during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Geurink family parties:
I have many good memories not only of our Christmas parties, but also of going to visit uncles, aunts and cousins. As I was thinking about doing this, I wrote down a highlight of going to visit each of our aunt’s and uncle’s homes. Whether we would go visiting or not on a Sunday afternoon would be determined by my father, Hilbert, taking a toothpick and breaking it - then Gerald, Lyle or I would take turns picking the longest stick.
The first Christmas party that I remember was at Uncle John and Aunt Jessie’s. All I remember is sitting the whole evening on my mothers lap. It must have been around 1942. I remember looking at the tree...all the tinsel was on so even. They also had a pretty bowl of fruit on the dining room table. Another memory is riding way to Wittenburg in the milk truck with Uncle John and having our lunch together in the truck.
Many times Gerald and I rode our tricycles across “N” to visit Aunt Willie and Uncle Jess. Aunt Willie would fix us a treat of soda crackers with butter and sugar (sugar was a real treat during war times), and then let us pick some bachelor buttons and pansies to take home to mother.
It was a tradition for our family to spend New Year’s Day with Uncle Lester and Aunt Clara. I remember one time Dorothy patiently taught me to play “Jesus Loves Me” on the piano. Another time Gerald and I stayed with Dorothy while her parents were away. That day Dorothy made us a delicious chicken dinner but earlier, we had to kill that chicken and I’ll never forget the struggle that poor chicken went through before reaching the table. It was a new experience for us all!
When I started 1st grade at the Carpenter School. Gerald and I usually walked the two miles morning and afternoon, but on the way home I often stopped off at Uncle Elmer and Aunt Agnes’ to visit. I think they often thought they had two daughters. Many times Gerald would walk back after me or my dad would come after he finished milking.
Aunt Ruth won’t forget the time Carol, Karen and I came to visit her and Uncle Hank On a Sunday afternoon we had our suitcases packed and our dolls in our arms for the trip to Amigo. I had a great time until Wednesday. Karen and Carol went home early that morning and I, being brave, was going to stay the rest of the week. Then about mid-morning the worst case of homesickness set in I can ever remember. Aunt Ruth tried so hard to keep me busy, but nothing helped. Uncle Hank took me home later that night.
One of the nicest birthday parties I went to as a child was at Uncle Weibe and Aunt Ora’s, in honor of their son Jim. All the neighborhood children were invited and the table was pretty. It was a fun afternoon. One place Gerald, Lyle and I always loved to visit was Uncle Floyd and Aunt Annie’s because we all had someone our age to play with. The afternoon always went too fast.
These are just a few of the memories I cherish - I am thankful for family.
Historical events during the life of Jean Susan Geurink:
Jean Susan Geurink and James Richard Hettinga had the following children
