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Northern Bay Resort

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

It's one of those stories of 'when you least expect it' meetings. I had decided to totally let life happen and where ever my life would lead, I would accept it. Then, BAM, there he was! Kraig and I met in the grocery store. I would see him there every Saturday. Then one day he introduced himself to me. After that, I couldn't help but to be on a mission to find out who he was. Then the next time I saw him, I approached him to figure out whether he was married or not. Then during our conversation, he started to ask me out and of course, I didn't even let him finish with the question before I said 'yes'. Our first date was brunch and it was fun and full of conversation. The day after our first date, we had a snow storm and he came over to shovel my driveway without even asking. I knew at this point that I had found a very wonderful and handsome man. He was someone super special. I'm so excited that he asked me to be his wife and even more excited to start our new journey together. Absolutely love this guy !

Our Story

It took a long time following my wife's passing to open my eyes to the world. I finally realized that I needed to live a full life again. Then I started to notice that every time I went to Pick and Save in Mukwonago, I would get butterflies in my stomach whenever I saw a certain tall, lovely and friendly brunette. Her name was Joele!I finally worked up the nerve to call her by her name, then joke around with her, then introduce myself, and finally ask her out. Amazingly, she said yes, and the rest, as they say, is history. I know I have found the perfect partner to spend the rest of my life with. She is fun beyond belief, and we complement each other so well. Can't wait to marry this woman!

Kraig's Version

Details

I met Roberta when Bruce brought her to Wisconsin, 15 years ago, to introduce her to us as his future wife.  Our friendship blossomed into one of the funnest, and dearest friendships anyone could have.  We've travel together, worked hard side by side, and mainly laughed together.  She has been one of the most compassionate, respected, dedicated, beautiful and kindest friends I know.  She gives so much of herself to everyone.  How could I not have Roberta as the BEST Matron of Honor !

Roberta Boczkiewicz

My son Brandon lives in La Quinta, CA with his girl friend Judy Richards.  He works at PGA West Resort and has begun the process to receive his certification as a PGA teaching professional. I introduced him to golf when he was young, but he started kicking my butt on the course shortly thereafter and he hasn't stopped since!  I am so proud of all his accomplishments - graduating from UW-Waukesha and the Golf Academy of San Diego, studying for his Bachelor's degree, working at Del Mar Country Club and now PGA West,and finding such a wonderful partner in Judy.  Joele and I are thrilled to have both Brandon and Judy back in Wisconsin to be a part of our special day!

Brandon Rodenbeck

Evan is my first born.   He has been such a strong, handsome and independent man.  He enjoys hunting and being outdoors and has an unending passion for playing softball.  He can have a wicked bat.  He's currently training his chocolate lab, Madi,  how to hunt.  Evan continues to show what a wonderful husband and father he is.  I'm so proud of him.

Evan Cook

Taryn is my daughter and oldest child. She is an intelligent, beautiful, caring young woman. I am so proud of her and her family - husband JD, oldest son Kyler, and youngest son Kallum. She is a UW-Madison and Grand Canyon University grad who teaches biology at Janesville Craig High School. Kallum was just born on March 12 and this will be his first wedding! Taryn also is planning our wedding, along with our daughter-in-law Heather.

Taryn Duncan and Kallum

Kyler is my oldest grandson; he will be three in August.  What a joy he has brought to our lives!  He's smart as a whip and full of energy - a 100% all-american boy!  He's a great big brother to Kallum, and he will be a terrific ring bearer!

Kyler Duncan

Adam is my second born.  He is such a steady, solid and handsome young man. He is my fisherman, hunter and you should see him hit a softball...amazing!  He has such a great personality and I look forward to seeing where his life takes him.  I'm so proud of him.

Adam Cook

I couldn't have asked for a better son-in-law.  A strong, principled, hard working man.  Taryn and he met while both worked at Joey's in Madison.  Since then, he managed two Olive Garden restaurants and now runs the Bonefish Grill in Madison.  He's a terrific husband and father, and Joele and I are so happy he will help us celebrate our wedding day.

JD Duncan

I have been so lucky with Evan's choice in a partner in life.  They are so well paired.  I couldn't  be luckier in having such a wonderful daughter-in-law.  Heather is a beautiful, kind, thoughtful, fun, light-hearted and a very independent and strong woman. She is so full of wisdom for a woman her age.  It's been to fun to watch her be such a great mother to my grandson, Chase Richard.  I love both of them so much !  

Heather and Chase Cook

Wedding Party

Fun times during Kraig and Joele's relationship

Kraig and Joele

Photos

Q + A

Registry

Northern Bay Resort has beautiful condo units available for our wedding guests at discounted rates for either a one or a two-night stay. The units are fully furnished and sleep anywhere from 4-10 people. Units have one, two or three bedrooms, and many have a den with a pullout couch as well as a living room pullout couch. You can view the units online at Northern Bay's website.To make a reservation, call Northern Bay at (608) 339-2090, press 1, and state that you are a Rodenbeck-Cook wedding guest. We suggest that you figure out which couples or families want to share a room before you call. One or two people can reserve a unit, using either Master Card or Visa.PLEASE SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF 1 AND 2 NIGHT STAY OPTIONS.

Here are some other hotels and motels located near Northern Bay Resort. We do NOT have any rooms reserved or negotiated rates at any of these properties.-Adams Inn - Adams, WI 608-339-6088-Inn of the Pines - Friendship, WI 608-339-3344- Best Western (Dells Hwy 23) 608-254-4477- Super 8 (Dells Hwy 23) 608-254-6464- American Lodge &amp; Suite (Dells Hwy 23) 608-254-1700- Kalahari (Dells Hwy 12) 608-254-5466- Great Wolf (Dells Hwy 12) 800-559-9653

Other Nearby Accommodations

Travel

If you decide to spend extra time, visiting the Dells will be a great past time. Along with the casino !

Joele & Kraig

Joele & Kraig

Registry

While gifts are appreciated please know that your well wishes and presence is a present enough.