Patricia Ann Besta Wichman

• Name	Patricia Ann Besta Wichman
  Nickname	Patti
  Gender	Female
  Person ID	I15186	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Aug 2017

  
  

  Father	Bennie R Besta
  Mother	Leona Irene (Cookie) Spiker Besta,   b. 29 May 1946, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 28 Oct 2016, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 70 years)
  Married	3 May 1965	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Bridal Shower- Spiker, Leona Give Bridal Shower Mrs. Ronald Cowan of Rossville and Mrs. Robert Marney of Delia were hosts to a miscellaneous shower Sunday at Delia High School in honor of Leona Spiker who will be married soon to Bennie Besta. Invited guests were Mrs. Clinton Kerwin, Delia, Mrs. Vern Spiker of Topeka, Mrs. George Yocum of St. Marys, Mrs. Val Palmer of Wakarusa, Mrs. Bernard Petty and daughter of Olathe, Miss Sandy Lloyd of Willard, Mrs. Charles Van Vleck of Topeka, Miss Shela Burgett, Mrs. Frank Rosser, Mrs. Merle Huggins, Mrs. Carol Jackson, all of Delia, Mrs. Ivan Marney and Mrs. Douglas Martinek of Rossville and Mrs. Eddie Besta of Topeka.
  		Marriage- Spiker, Leona-Besta, Bennie Spiker-Besta Wedding Solemnized in Topeka The marriage of Leona Irene Spiker to Bennie R. Besta was solemnized at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church in Topeka. The Rev. John Mathinson read the double ring ceremony. Richard Gayhart was organist and Tom West, soloist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Spiker of Topeka and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Kerwin of Delia. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white gown of Alencon lace over taffeta designed with a basque bodice, bridal point sleeves and a scalloped sabrina neckline trimmed with iridescent sequins. Tiers of lace formed the bouffant skirt which cascaded into a chapel train. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion, outlined with lace, was attached to a lace crown beaded with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of roses with a detachable corsage on a white Bible. Patricia Spiker attended her sister as maid of honor. Carolyn Spiker, also sister of the bride, and Mary Blair were bridesmaids. They wore matching formal gowns of azalea pink embossed brocade taffeta. They wore matching head pieces and carried colonial bouquets of pink and white feathered carnations. Eddie Besta served his brother as best man. Robert Marney and Charles Van Vleck were groomsmen. Lynett Mickey and Bobby Kerwin, brother of the bridegroom, were candlelighters. Kimberly Kay Marney and Brenda Besta, nieces of the bridegroom, were flower girls and J.C. Spiker, brother of the bride, carried the rings. Ushers were Jerry Covert and Cody Joe Mitchell. Mrs. Ronald Cowan had charge of the guest book. A reception at the Oakland IOOF Hall followed the ceremony. Assisting were Mrs. Dean Covert, Mrs. Robert Marney, Mrs. Cameron Mickey, Mrs. James Hurd, Mrs. Don McGinnis and De Ann McAninich. After a wedding trip, the couple will be at home in Rossville. Mrs. Besta is a graduate of Highland Park High School and is employed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Topeka. Mr. Besta, a graduate of Delia High School, is also employed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. [Photo Caption: Mrs. Bennie R. Besta] [From 8 May 1965]
  Family ID	F3737	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Todd B Wichman
  Married	11 Jun 1988	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Documents		Engagement- Besta, Patti-Wichman, Todd Patti Besta and Todd Wichman Will Marry June 11 Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Besta, Rossville, and Ms. Leona Besta, Tecumseh, announce the engagement of their daughter, Patti Ann, to Todd B. Wichman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Wichman, Emmett. The bride-elect graduated from Rossville High School and attends Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School. She is employed by Berlin-Wheeler. Mr. Wichman graduates from St. Marys High School and attended Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School. He is employed by L&L Automotive. A June 11 wedding is planned.
  		Marriage- Besta, Patricia-Wichman, Todd Mrs. Todd Wichman (Patricia Besta) Patricia Ann Besta and Todd B. Wichman were united in marriage at 2 p.m. June 11 in St. Marys United Methodist Church, St. Marys. The Rev. Roger Noah officiated. Parents of the bride are Bennie Besta, Rossville; and Cookie Besta, Tecumseh. Parents of the bridegroom are Larry D. Wichman, Emmett; and Sue Wichman, Emmett. Attending the bride were Cindy Besta and Stacy Besta, Rossville; and Teresa Hadsall, St. Marys. Attending the bridegroom were Mike Wichman, Silver Lake; David Wichman, Emmett; and Rusty Weekley. Mrs. Wichman is a graduate of Rossville High School and Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School, earning a certificate in accounting. She is employed by Berlin-Wheeler. Mr. Wichman graduated from St. Marys High School and Kaw Area Vocational-Technical School, receiving a certificate in auto mechanics. He is employed by L & L Automotive, St. Marys.
  Last Modified	21 Aug 2017 08:10:51
  Family ID	F3975	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart