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Rops - Hamblin

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Rops - Hamblin

Rops - Hamblin

Benjamin Jeff Rops will marry Rachel Kay Hamblin at the Grand Plaza Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, FL on June 15, 2014.

Benjamin and Rachel are both University of Iowa alumni. Benjamin works in finance and Rachel teaches 2nd grade. They live in

Marion with their two beagles, Buddy & Lucy.

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