BHS class of 1969...41 years later
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Members of the Bluffton High School class of 1969 held its class reunion this past weekend.
Attending, front row: Karlyn Reichenbach Holt, Rita Reiman Teders, Beth Buist, Valerie Devier Eikenbary, Sue Neuenschwander Cupples, Shirley Brauen, Nancy Tripplett Swart, Rosemary Spinelli, Carolyn Neufeld Huffman
Second row: Mary Basinger Heyneman, Mary Hanthorn Gratz, Judy Sumney Dailey, Rene Shelley, Loretta Niedemire Bessette, Erika Gellert
Third row: Keith Bauman, Tom Chidester, Marcia Krautter Suter, Janet Winkler Giese, Bruce Reichenbach, Dan Koontz, Joe Herrmann
Top row: Tom Gossard, Mike Amstutz, Chuck Sousley
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day