Wedding Party
Phyllis Howe
Mother of the Bride
Phyllis is Missy's mom. Phyllis and the late Maynard Howe were married 43 years, almost 44 years. They had 6 children together with 26 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Phyllis was a professional homemaker in Rochester, MN before she retired.
Bob and Sandy Hicks
Parents of the Groom
Bob and Sandy have been married for 53 years. Together they have 4 boys, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild on the way. They work their Century Farm in Farnhamville, IA raising cattle and hogs together.
Madi Schmidt
Maid of Honor
Madi is Missy's daughter. She is a Junior at University of Northern Iowa majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing. She is active with C.A.T.S., being a peer mentor, and interning with UNI Athletics.
Ryan Hicks
Best Man
Ryan is Kevin's younger brother. He works the family farm raising cattle and hogs with their parents. He is married to Megan, and they have 3 children together.
Brylie Hicks
Bridesmaid
Brylie is Kevin's oldest daughter. She is a Junior in High School at Ogden High School. She is active in cross country, wrestling cheerleading, FFA, 4-H, and track.
Travis Hicks
Groomsman
Travis is Kevin's oldest brother. He works the family farm with his dad and brother in Farnhamville, IA raising cattle and hogs. Travis is married to Michelle and they have 2 daughters together.
Addy Hicks
Bridesmaid
Addy is Kevin's youngest daughter. She is a Freshman at Ogden High School. She is active in FFA and 4-H. She enjoys everything friends and family.
Chad Hicks
Groomsman
Chad is Kevin's older brother. He works for Webster County. He is married to Jen and together they have 4 children and one soon-to-be grandchild.
Charli Caron
Flower Girl
Charli is Missy's Great Niece. She is the youngest daughter of Missy's niece Casey and her husband Chad. She is 3 years old and she loves to dance, sing, the Vikings, and all things chickens.
Brody Hicks
Ring Bearer
Brody is Kevin's nephew. He is the youngest child of Kevin's brother Ryan and his wife Megan. Brody is 5 years old and loves all things farming and trucking.
Elizabeth Morales
Personal Attendent
Elizabeth is one of Missy's older sisters. She is a retired USAF military member. She and her husband, Martin, live in San Antonio and together they have 5 kids and 9 grandchildren.
Megan Patterson
Personal Attendent
Megan is Missy's bonus daughter from her first marriage. She is a second grade teacher in Osage, IA. She and her husband, Dakotah, live on their farm in St. Ansgar and are expecting their first child in February.
Jon Schmidt
Host/Greeter
Jon is Missy's bonus son from her first marriage. He is a software engineer. He and his girlfriend, Abby, live in Des Moines, IA
Bryan Schmidt
Host/Greeter
Bryan is Missy's bonus son from her first marriage. He is a UNI Campus Ministry Outreach leader. He and his wife, Megan, live in Cedar Falls.