Steve and Lynn (Paulson) Rear were married on a very cold day Jan. 15, 1972, at York Memorial Lutheran Church of Blanchardville. They have two children, Dr. Meegan (Lucas) Ritchie and Deidrik (Trina) Rear. They have been blessed with three grandchildren, Easten Julian Rear and Madison and Bradyn Pauly.
Rears celebrate 40th anniversary