Family: Rex E Stapel / Susan Lee Lord Stapel (F1369)

• Father | Male Rex E Stapel

  
  

  Born
  Died
  Buried
  Married	7 Jun 1978	Meriden, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Father	Raymond S Stapel | F4873 Group Sheet
  Mother	Lola Stapel | F4873 Group Sheet

  
  

  Mother | Female Susan Lee Lord Stapel

  
  

  Born
  Died
  Buried
  Father	Leo Noel (Buck) Lord | F4872 Group Sheet
  Mother	Helen Ann Kokenge Lord | F4872 Group Sheet

  
  

• Documents		Marriage- Lord, Sharon-Stapel, Rex 1 Mr. and Mrs. Rex E. Stapel Lord-Stapel Wedding Held June 7
  		Marriage- Lord, Sharon-Stapel, Rex 2 Susan Lee Lord, Rossville, and Rex E. Stapel, Meriden, exchanged marriage vows Wednesday, June 7, 1978 at 7 p.m. The outdoor lawn wedding took place at the home of the groom in rural Meriden. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Reverend James F. Coder. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo N. Lord, Rossville. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lola Stapel, Meriden, and the late Raymond S. Stapel. The bridal gown and veil was made by the bride. The V-open neckline and high fitted bodice of her gown was of white bridal satin and re-embroidered lace with scallops edging the neckline. The edge of the bodice was accented with cut re-embroidered lace which contoured gracefully in the back to the waistline. The slight bell-flared sleeves were of satin with scallops of cut reembroidered lace. The A-line skirt was also of satin, gathered softly in the back to fit the waistline. A slight flowing chapel train was edged with scallops of cut re-embroidered lace as was the front hem of the gown. On the wrist of her gown, the bride wore a gold locket watch which belonged to the groom’s grandmother, the late Mrs. Grace Dauber. Her double-tiered street length veil was of white alluring bridal illusion edged with delicate white ribbon lace. This was held by the head piece which was adorned with heavy lace, satin and voile flowers. The ceremony was performed in front of a vine-covered wall with a white trellis covered with greenery, yellow roses and a yellow center bow. Yellow bows were on the front aisle chairs. The bride, given in marriage by her father, carried a cascade bouquet of yellow roses, miniature white and mint green carnations, baby’s breath, greenery, embellished with bursts and hearts, and seed pearls. It was accented with white lace and mint green ribbon streamers. The bride’s going away corsage was of commodore roses and baby’s breath. Ernie Allison, Grantville, accompanied himself on the guitar to “You Light Up My Life,” and “True Love.” He also played the “Wedding March” and his own arrangement for the conclusion of the ceremony. Cindy Kay Lord, Rossville, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a cap sleeved floor length mint green gown which was covered with white lace with a mint green ruffled hem accented with dainty mint green daisies with daisies also on the front and back yoke of the flowing gown. Her mint green wide-brimmed hat was set off by delicate white ribbon lace with a sprig of lily of the valley. She carried a bouquet of bright yellow carnations and daisies, baby’s breath, seed pearl hearts and lace with yellow ribbon lace streamers. The mother of the bride wore an ice blue street length dress and the groom’s mother wore a light peach street length dress. Both wore commodore roses and baby’s breath corsages. The bridegroom wore a white suit with a yellow rose, baby’s breath and greenery boutonniere. Derek Stapel, Valley Falls, son of the groom, was best man. He wore a yellow suit with a white carnation and baby’s breath boutonniere. The guests were escorted by Micheal Lord, Hossville, brother of the bride, and Scott Stapel, Valley Falls, son of the groom. Attending the guest book was Debbie D. Lord, Rossville, sister of the bride, and Dawn Stapel, Valley Falls, daughter of the groom. They had yellow carnations, daisies and baby’s breath wrist corsages. Sherry Brown, Meriden, was in charge of the gift table. Assisting her were Debbie Lord and Dawn Stapel. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the home of the bridegroom. Faye Meyer, Rossville, served punch. The white cloth covered table was covered with mint green net. Both yellow and mint green punch were served. The cake table was covered with yellow net. Yellow rose and mint green leaf mints, chocolates, nuts, and wedding cake were served. The four-tiered wedding cake, made by Marilyn Downs, Topeka, was decorated with yellow roses. The first tier was a flowing fountain. Double candles on either side of the cake were decorated with yellow and mint green ribbons and white silk daisies. Serving the cake was Jeanette Broxterman, Silver Lake. Mrs. Stapel is a 1970 graduate of Rossville High School and is employed by the Kansas State Grain Inspection Department. Mr. Stapel farms and is employed by Kansas State Grain Inspection Department. After a wedding trip to Missouri and Arkansas the couple is at home at Route 2, Meriden.