ORAN, Mo. -- Erin Elizabeth Klinge and David John Eftink Jr. exchanged vows July 3, 2004, at the Conservatory in St. Charles, Mo. The Rev. John Manz of St. Paul, Minn., uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of David and Anne Klinge of St. Louis. The groom is the son of David and Katherine Eftink of Oran.
Matron of honor was Jessica Hemmann, twin sister of the bride. Other attendants were Laura Klinge, sister of the bride, and Katrina Eftink, sister of the groom.
Robert Rosenquist was best man. Groomsmen were Edwin Van Weelden and Micah Emmons. Ushers were Brad Halter and Scott Hemmann.
Following the ceremony, a luncheon reception was held at St. Charles Vintage House and Wine Garden.
Mrs. Eftink is a 1996 graduate of Oakville High School in St. Louis. She received a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000, and a master's degree in social science from Webster University in 2004. She is teaching social studies at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo.
The groom is a 1995 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. He received a bachelor of science degree in industrial technology from Southeast in 2000. He is employed by Anheuser-Busch.
After a wedding trip to Mexico, the couple resides in Webster Groves, Mo.
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