Bill and Louise Watkins celebrate 50th anniversary
Bill and Louise Watkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.
Bill and Louise were marrided on August 17, 1974 at United Methodist Church in Pandora, Ohio
Their children are Josh (Ashley) Watkins of East Sparta, Ohio and Megan Given of Westerville, Ohio. Grandchildren are Devon, Joslyn, and Dylan Watkins, and Ellie and Isla Given.
Bill is the former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Louise Watkins is a former Transcriptionist and Medical Secretary for Radiology at Bluffton Hospital.
The couple has over 80 years combined services in healthcare; both retired from BVHS in 2015.
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