In Re Welfare of Alle

Peterson, Justice. •

This litigation arises from a complex and bitter set of personal relationships. Shirley Ann Jahnke Alie was formerly married to Duane K. Jahnke. The couple had two sons, Keith Duane and Douglas Ray. The Jahnkes were 'divorced in 1961 and custody of the two sons was given to their mother.

Approximately 2 weeks after the divorce became final, Shirley Jahnke, the natural mother of Keith and Douglas, married Lyle Vernon Alie. No children 1 were ever born of this marriage. Although the marriage had its share of marital discord, Shirley and Lyle Alie and the children all lived…