| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stacey
Torres
|
I
met Stacey in early grade school and we became much closer friends
in 6th grade. We were the jokesters of our group of friends, or
at least so we thought. From throwing jelly beans during class and
being sent out in the hall in grade school; hiding out in the bathroom
between lunches and carpooling in high school; and current day Skip-Bo
matches and playing with Leandro, we have always had a strong bond
that remains to this day.
Back to Top |
|
|
|
|
|
Becky
Bross
|
It
has been amazing to see my sister grow up before my eyes.
She has a very loving personality and is a wealth of knowledge.
(I think this “jeopardy knowledge” thing runs
in the family?). Becky likes to make everyone happy and has
a very broad base of interests including Ancient Egypt, clay
sculptures, and guitars. While it is still taking me a while
to adjust to my little sister reaching that age of adulthood,
I am very much looking forward to her 21st birthday and showing
her a good time (and looking out for her at the same time?).
I am very fortunate to have her as a sister.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Diana
Rivera |
I
met Diana in early 2000 after she came back from living in Puerto
Rico for a few years. We started working with each other at
Guaranty Bank. Over the years, Diana and I have become closer
friends and once she met Greg, became good friends with him
as well (who wouldn’t?). With frequent requests for Diana’s
delicious cooking, late night crashing at our place after a
night out downtown, Milwaukee Dinner Club events, and countless
haunted houses (Diana gets so scared she provides more entertainment
than the monsters themselves), Diana is a great friend that
will always be there for me.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Heidi Neuheisel |
I
met Heidi the day after my birthday in 2003. While having
breakfast at Cafe` at the Plaza with Diana and Greg, Heidi
and I clicked (she can “click” with just about
anyone). With her bubbly personality, she has to be one of
the sweetest people I have ever met. While rollerblading along
the lakefront (doing more talking than exercising?), taking
slightly extended lunches because we couldn’t fit the
entire conversation into 1 hour, and discussing wedding plans
(Heidi is now engaged too!), Heidi’s friendship is a
blessing that Greg and I cannot appreciate enough.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Samantha Osho |
I
believe Samantha and I met in 1999 while riding the bus to UWM
where we both attended college. Samantha introduced herself
to me and we have been friends since. Since Samantha was in
the nursing program, and I was in the accounting program, our
paths did not cross too much at school, but every time we met
on the bus we would talk a mile a minute. Eventually we began
to make lunch plans in between classes and the rest is history.
From doing regular lunches/dinners at the Riverbrook restaurant
near campus, working together at Guaranty Bank, and Samantha
showing me Vegas for my first time, I have always been able
to confide in Samantha and talk about pretty much anything with
her.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Susie Stirmel |
I
also met Susie in grade school. Back then, Susie’s nickname
had been established as “Susie-Bars” due to her
skill on the playground “parallel bars” and getting
her swing wrapped around the swing-set pole (with some help
from “others” of course). Oddly enough, after high
school is when Angie and Susie became a lot closer friends.
Susie went on to be a Police Aide and Angie went to college
full time but this is when the fun times really began. From
driving all over the city taking pictures, playing the “Swedish
Fish Game”, dying our hair on a regular basis, and enjoying
my 21st birthday, even though I was the first one to turn 21,
we have managed to stay good friends despite Sue’s 3rd
shift (plus overtime) schedule.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Jeff Stevenson |
What
can I say about Jeff? We’ve been best friends and “partners
in crime” since we met in the 8th grade. Some of my first
memories are getting kicked out of Mr. Stoner’s science
class together and attending the school’s rec nights.
When we moved on to high school, Jeff and I had two of the hottest
cars in town – his 67’ Mustang and my 69’
Chevelle (although my Chevelle would always beat him in a race!).
We even had a little fun in his Stang before either of us had
our license (sorry mom!). Our adventures have continued into
our adulthood, leaving us with memories of our infamous night
at Eve, where Jeff woke up with a busted lip and I woke up with
candle wax all over my clothes (please, don't ask). We’ve
remained friends all these years and will continue to be buddies
well into the future. I was his best man at his wedding, and
now I’m happy to say he’s mine.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Dale Wolf
mouse-over for
before and after mullet |
Dale
and I met in junior high and have remained friends ever since.
Dale is now the family man, so we don’t hang out as much
as we used to - but when we get together it’s like no
time has passed. Back in the “rocken” 80’s,
Dale was the first one of us to have long hair - and the funny
thing is, he was the last one of us to cut it off! (see picture
- what a sweet mullet!). I’ve spent many nights and summer
days just hanging out at Dale’s old house on Nelson Street,
playing Hacky Sack and enjoying Mother Nature and all she has
to offer. I attended Dale’s wedding in the Bahamas and
I’m proud to have him stand up in mine.
Back to Top |
|
|
|
|
Bryon Wolf |
The
other half of the “Wolf Brothers”, I met Bryon around
the same time as Dale. Bryon is one of those guys that will
do just about anything for a laugh and a little excitement.
I recall flying over a few snow banks with him in Chuck’s
van – I probably wouldn’t do it again, but it was
sure fun at the time! Since Bryon is one of the only guys to
remain single as long as I have, no visit to Beloit is complete
without a stop at his place to hang out. As with Dale, I can
recall many days and nights hanging out at their house on Nelson
and Mark D’s basement enjoying all that life has to offer.
I’m glad to have Bryon in my wedding…and who knows,
maybe one day he’ll bite the bullet and I’ll attend
his wedding.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Rick Rodriguez |
Rick
is one of the only guys in the wedding that I didn’t grow
up with, but met later on while living in Milwaukee. We met
at a Young
Professionals of Milwaukee event and have been good friends
ever since. Affectionately known as “Mr. Milwaukee,”
Rick really does know everyone in town and everything that’s
going on. He runs the Milwaukee
Dinner Club, which Angie and I attend regularly. I recall
many fun nights dining on some of Milwaukee's best cuisine and
following it up with some of Milwaukee's best cocktails! I've
also enjoyed the Friday lunch trips that Rick and I have taken
to the north side. I’m glad to have a good friend like
Rick stand up in my wedding.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
Andrew Bross |
If
you hadn’t guessed by the last name, Andrew is Angie’s
brother. I remember when Angie and I were first dating and
I met this “little kid”. Well, he’s no longer
a little kid and it’s been quite interesting watching
him grow up before my eyes. Andrew has a love of technology
(much like myself) and video games. It seems like every time
he’s at my house he’s on my PlayStation 2 breaking
some record or completing some game that I’m only half-way
through. Andrew is a good kid with a bright future, and I’m
proud to have him stand up for me.
Back
to Top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
