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Fred and Diane Paulenich of Southington are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today, April 16, 2023.
Fred and the former Diane Thomas were united in marriage April 16, 1973, in Ravenna.
The couple met while working as English instructors at Crestwood High School in Mantua. Diane taught 17 years in the Crestwood school system, while Fred retired after 37 years.
Upon retirement in 2000, Diane continued her lifelong commitment to reading. She also devoted hours to making greeting cards for family and friends as well as many sewing projects.
Fred maintains his devotion to reading may works of history and significant biographies. When not engaged in reading, Fred enjoys working on his Southington property.
They raised four sons, Marc (Julie) Paulenich of Ottawa Hills, Nicholas (Lori) Paulenich of Zionsville, Ind., Fred (Amy) Paulenich and Chris (Arial) Paulenich of Bellingham, Wash. The couple also have eight grandchildren.