Benjamin Williamson and Kelly Schwanke

Benjamin Eugene Williamson and Kelly Lynn Schwanke have announced their engagement and approaching marriage.

Ben is the son of Ronald and Susan Williamson of Ruthven. Kelly is the daughter of Kathryn Schwanke of Rochester, Minn. and Joel Schwanke of Chatfield, Minn.

The future groom graduated from Ruthven-Ayrshire High School in 1990. He graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies. He is an account executive for Office Machines Sales and Services in St Paul, Minn. and a varsity football coach for Mounds View High School

His fiancé graduated from Rochester Lourdes High School in 1995. She has Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Winona State University. Currently, she is a sales manager for Pella Windows and Doors -- Twin Cities.

A May 12 wedding is planned in Shoreview, Minn.