Mark and Julie Brehmer of Spencer and Brad and Phyllis Fear of Hartley, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa Denae Fear to Matthew Frederick Heidesch, son of Pete and Sharon Heidesch of Remsen.

A Nov. 3, 2007 wedding is planned at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Remsen.

Melissa is a 2006 graduate of Iowa State University with degrees in child, family services and sociology. She is currently pursuing her master's degree and is employed with PACE Juvenile Center in Des Moines.

Matt is pursuing his associate's degree in manufacturing technologies and is employed with Dickten Masch Plastics in Ankeny.