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Happy Anniversary To The Sowards

February 17, 2023 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Neil and Diana Sowards are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on February 2, 1963. Neil is a retired minister and business owner. Diana is a retired nurse. They have two children, David Sowards of Fort Wayne, and Rinda Batenich of Orlando. They have one grandson, Dillon Batenich of Orlando.

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