Jason and Tasha Brandt of Eureka and Matt and Angela Hatcher of Strong City announce the engagement of their children, Reis David Brandt and Alexus Jeanne Hatcher.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Denny and Terri Adkins of Cottonwood Falls and Bill and Jeanne Hatcher of Strong City. She is a 2022 graduate of Chase County High School and a 2025 graduate of Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wis., with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She was recently accepted into the Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and will begin this fall.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Dolores Blood of Eureka. He is a 2021 graduate of Brandt Academy and a 2023 graduate of Pratt Community College with an associate’s degree in Electrical Powerline Technology. He is currently employed by Evergy in Eureka, serving as a journeyman lineman.
The couple is planning a July 18 wedding in Emporia.
Following the wedding, the couple plans to reside in Eureka.
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