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HAPPY 73RD ANNIVERSARY TO THE BLAUVELTS

November 23, 2018 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Richard and Kathleen Blauvelt will be celebrating their 73rd anniversary on November 29, 2018. They have 6 children Bev, Bill, Bob, Jim, Margaret and Rick. As well as 21 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.

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