High School Sweethearts Reunite Over 70 Yrs Later And Fall Back In Love.
High school sweethearts Bill Hassinger and Joanne Blakkan, who first met over 70 years ago, reconnected in 2021 after Joanne’s daughter, Linda, sought out old classmates for a reunion. Despite living separate lives and raising families, the two, now in their 90s, found themselves drawn back to each other. Joanne, a widow since 1989, wrote a letter to Bill, whose wife had recently passed. Their reunion sparked a rekindled romance, and now the couple spends every weekend together, enjoying simple pleasures like games, cuddling, and walks. Despite their age, they cherish their time together and have become local favorites, receiving free lunches from admirers who find their love story endearing.
