Professor Keith and Elizabeth Wessel of New Ulm announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Caroline Wessel, to Micah Anders Ray, son of Michael and Lisa Ray of El Paso, Texas.

Emily is a 2012 graduate of Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School and will graduate from Martin Luther College in New Ulm in December 2016 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and coaching.

Micah is a 2010 graduate of Irvin High School in El Paso, and currently studies at Martin Luther College where he is pursuig a B.A. degree in pastoral ministry.

A July 23, 2016 wedding is planned in New Ulm. The couple will reside in New Ulm.