Sara and Peter have known each other since attending Big Foot High in Walworth, WI. 

College sent them in different directions, Sara to UW-Madison and Peter to St. Norbert in DePere, WI,

but they were able to stay in touch with each other during breaks and periodic phone calls. 

Distance made Peter’s heart grow fonder and he decided to make the first move by sending Sara a letter

containing a word search.  The puzzle spelled out “I’d like to take you on a date please”.  

It wasn’t until eight months later when Sara invited Peter to be her ‘plus one’ to a wedding

that they actually had their first date and in September 2008 where they officially became a couple.

After three years of dating, Peter planned the perfect proposal.  In October 2011, he presented Sara

with an envelope containing a new word search with the words “will” “you” “marry” “me”

and proceeded to hand Sara a candy box that included a ring.  Overjoyed, Sara said, “yes”!  

Excited to share their engagement news, Peter and Sara immediately headed to Peter’s parents’ house

where Sara was once again surprised to find both families waiting to celebrate!