In Re the Marriage of Mentel

SACKETT, Judge.

Maryetta and David were married in 1955. At the time of marriage Maryetta was 18 and held a high school diploma. Nine children were born to the marriage. Michael, born August 10, 1966; Mary, born November 23, 1967; and Ronald, born April 13, 1969, were not emancipated at the time of the dissolution.

Maryetta has worked the last 7 years of the marriage driving a school bus. She stayed home and cared for the children following marriage. The record does not reflect that she has other employment skills.

David held various jobs early in the marriage and in 1977 he became employed full…