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50th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, December 19, 2021

50th Wedding Anniversary

50th Wedding Anniversary

Gale and Jeanne (Henkel) Schlesinger are

celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Christmas! They were married on Dec. 25, 1971 in West Brooklyn, IL.

Their family includes Derek, Brianna, Wyatt,

Addison and Delaney Schlesinger of Overland Park, KS, as well as Kendra, Shane, Savannah and Maddox Preston of Hiawatha, IA.

Gale and Jeanne have spent 50 years

surrounded by wonderful family and friends. They feel truly blessed!

Congratulations may be sent to:

1312 Prairieview Dr. NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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