Rev. Carldean and Patsy (Minnick) Merrifield Rev. Carldean and Patsy (Minnick) Merrifield of Wolcottville are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married November 3, 1946, at the First Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Their six children are: Linda and Jerry Barker of South Milford, Barbara Julian of Angola, Carldean, Jr. and Judy Merrifield of Wolcottville, Diane Merrifield of Lagrange, Jacki and Jack Pearson of Shipshewana, and David and Mary Merrifield of Lagrange. They also have 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Merrifield retired from farming after 22 years, Wolcottville Postmaster after 25 years, and from his position as United Methodist Pastor after 38 years. Patsy was a homemaker.