David and Sharon first met on March 29, 1984 at the Runway Disco in Fort Dodge through a mutual friend. They had a great time dancing and talking that night, and as David walked Sharon out to her car he asked for her phone number!

A few days later, Sharon got a call from David to set up their first date. David picked her up from Bible Study at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for dinner and a movie on Thursday April 3rd.

When they first got engaged, they thought they'd do a June wedding when school was out, but they thought 'why wait?' and got married over Christmas break on Saturday December 15, 1984. Surprisingly, they did not have a White Wedding (Billy Idol reference intended), but they did have some intense fog!

Sharon carried the same Bible that her mother had held for her wedding. On top, she placed a lovely orchid with red rose buds hanging at the end of ribbon streamers. The Church was beautifully decorated for the Christmas holiday.

When asked about what they enjoy doing together, they replied "everything!" They love spending time with their 6 adult kids and 9 grandkids, visiting friends and other relatives, traveling, and doing the farm work!

After Party