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BLAUVELTS CELEBRATE 72 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

November 10, 2017 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

On November 29, 1945, which in that year was Thanksgiving Day, Richard and Kathleen Blauvelt were married. The marriage vows took place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Richard and Kathleen have 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

The Blauvelt’s will celebrate their 72nd Wedding Anniversary with their family in Fort Wayne on Thanksgiving weekend.

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