Lisa Catherine Elling and Mark David Drerup were united in marriage on Dec. 31, 2010, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, Deacon Dave Ricker officiating.
The bride’s parents are Mike and Nancy Elling of Delphos. The groom’s are Dave and Martha Drerup of Delphos.
Nuptial music was provided by violinist Anna Heider with a piano accompanist.
Matron of honor was Janelle Fields of Cridersville, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Lisa Drerup, sister-in-law of the groom; Jennifer Kraft, friend of the couple; Mallory Elling, sister-in-law of the bride; Laura Watkins, friend of the couple; Abby Buettner, cousin of the couple; and Audrey Brotherwood, friend of the couple.
Best men were Craig Drerup of Pickerington and Doug Drerup of Orient, brothers of the groom.
Groomsmen were Mike Elling, brother of the bride; Chad Fields, brother-in-law of the bride; and Jeff Unterbrink and Aaron Sanders, friends of the couple.
The bride’s grandparents are Lucy Elling and the late Henry Elling and the late William and Phyllis Cross. The grooms grandparents are Leo and Bernice Drerup and the late Willfred and Mary Steyer.
A reception was held at the Delphos K of C Hall following the ceremony. Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple reside in Delphos.
The bride is a graduate of St. John’s High School and The Ohio State University.
The groom is a graduate of St. John’s High School and The Ohio State University.

Kylee Jo Looser and Joseph Cooper Harrmann were united in marriage on June 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church, the Rev. David Howell of Trinity and the Rev. Jacob Gordon of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church officiating.
The bride’s parents are Kirk and Lisa Looser of Delphos. The grooms are Richard and Patricia Harrmann of Cincinnati.
Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Erin Stokes and organist Kathy Stewart.
Maid of honor was Courtney Looser of Delphos, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Brittany Wourms of Delphos, Megan McPheron of Dayton, Julia Pohlman of Muncie, Ind., Katie Dennis of Cincinnati, Katie Desenberg of Dayton and Lindsay Ebbeskotte of Marion, friend of couple; Lindsay Staples of Delphos, cousin of bride; Kaki Tighe of Cleveland, friend of couple; and Amy Long of Cincinnati, sister of groom.
Flower girl was Taighen Zipfil of Defiance, cousin of bride.
Best men were Josh Woods of Cincinnati and George Fels of Columbus, friends of couple.
Groomsmen were Dustin Looser of Kettering, brother of bride; Doug Powers of Cincinnati, Mark Hoying of Dayton, Matt Hoying of Russia and Bob Sherlock of West Chester, friends of couple; Gary Cooper of Nancy, Ky., cousin of groom; Corey Callahan of Dayton, friend of couple; and Brad Long of Cincinnati, brother-in-law of the groom.
The bride’s grandparents are Virginia Stockwell (great-grandmother), Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Stockwell and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Looser. The groom’s grandparents are Mr. Al Harrmann and the late Dale Harrmann, Mrs. Ann Cooper and the late Gary Cooper Sr.
A reception was held at the Lima K of C Hall after the ceremony. Following a wedding trip to St. Maarten, the couple resides in Sidney.
The bride is a 2006 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School, a 2009 graduate from the University of Dayton with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a 2011 graduate of University of Cincinnati, with a master’s in school psychology. She is currently pursuing her education specialist degree in school psychology from the University of Cincinnati.
The groom is a 2002 graduate from McNicholas High School and a 2006 graduate from the University of Dayton, with a bachelor of science in Sports Management and Business Administration. He is currently employed by Lehman Catholic High School.

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil F. German of Delphos will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Sept. 8.
A Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with a family dinner to follow.
Virgil F. German and the former Mary J. Heitz were married on Sept. 8, 1951, at St. John’s Church, Rev. Reinick officiating.
They are the parents of Ann (James) Benfield of Delphos, Thomas (Virginia) German of Elida and Susan Smith of Delphos. They also have 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mr. German is the former owner of German Shell Service Station and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years. His wife is a homemaker.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Metzger of Delphos will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Sept. 9.
Metzger and the former Dorothy Schwertner were married on Sept. 9, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, the Rev. Thomas Kuhn officiating.
They are the parents of Annette Youngpeter, Timothy (Jody) Metzger and Sharon (Tony) Closson and have eight grandchildren.
Metzger is retired from Dana and his wife is retired from Lazarus.

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Recker of Fort Jennings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30.
Recker and the former Kay German were married on September 30, 1961, by the Rev. Gerald Stein at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Jennings.
They are the parents of three children: Mark (Sue) Recker of Perrysburg, Cheryl (Ted) Verhoff of Kalida and Jan (Norm) Warnecke of Fort Jennings. They also have eight grandchildren.
A dinner and reception for the family will be held at “Just Something Different.”
Recker is retired from Gasdorf Tool and Machine and his wife is a retired nurse from St. Rita’s Medical Center.