Charles And Alice Koontz Celebrating 60th Anniversary
WINONA LAKE — Charles and Alice Koontz, 270 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception given by their children from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the Fellowship Cafe at 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake.
Charles Koontz and Alice Snider were married in Pennsylvania April 13, 1957. The groom’s father, Herman Koontz, and R. Wayne Snider, the bride’s brother, officiated.
Charles is retired as manager of the Christian Light Bookstore, Nappanee. Previously, he managed the College Bookstore in Winona Lake. After his retirement, he was employed by Patona Bay Boat Service and Ace Hardware. Alice retired from Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, where she served as secretary. Later she was employed part-time by Right to Life of North Central Indiana.
The couple have three children: David (Linda) Koontz and Steve (Christine) Koontz, all of Winona Lake, and Doug Koontz, Warsaw. In addition to their children, the couple have five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the reception. Please enter Grace Village through the main entrance. No gifts, please.