Remembering a Wedding Day


49 years ago today, DiAnn Ehler married Gary Svenson at DiAnn's home church, St. Francis de Sales in Ossian, Iowa.

A first date to the Charley Pride show at the Iowa State Fair netted a lifetime commitment. 

Pictured here in the wedding party, (L to R) are Linda (Pankow) Johnson, Gary's cousin, Betty Busta, among DiAnn's dearest friends, DiAnn & Gary, Rich Svenson, Gary's brother and Kenny Lutkenhaus, DiAnn's cousin. 

This photo was taken by the incomparable Willis & Norma Wangsness, who perfectly captured hundreds of lifetimes of forever moments in their photography ministry. 

This photo was recreated on October 21, 1997 for a surprise celebration for Gary & DiAnn's 25th wedding anniversary. 


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