‘I’ve waited all my life’: More than 60 years after high school, sweethearts attend prom

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR/Gray News) - A couple in North Dakota finally got the opportunity to attend their senior prom more than 60 years later.

Walt and Rita Steiner started dating when Rita was still in high school, KFYR reported.

The couple didn’t get to go to their high school prom due to unforeseen circumstances.

“I had to leave to go help my dad on the farm because my brother was drafted into the service,” Walt said.

However, they married on September 9, 1958.

Even though life for them has been filled with happiness, there’s always been one thing missing, prom

Rita said she’s been waiting for this moment her entire life, but on this night those high school dreams finally came true.

She got her makeup done and they danced the night away at Touchmark’s Senior Prom.

The Steiners were crowned prom king and queen, making this prom worth the wait.

Walt shared some secrets to a happy marriage. He said to forgive and be kind to each other and take your wife dancing once in a while.

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