The Craigmont couple will be honored at an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. next Sunday at the Craigmont City Hall. The occasion is their 50th wedding anniversary.
He and Francie Hilbert were married June 15, 1957, in Keuterville.
The couple has farmed in the Craigmont area all of their married life.
The couple have two sons, three daughters and nine grandchildren.
Both are active in community and church events and are members of Assumption Catholic Church in Ferdinand.
He enjoys visiting with family and friends, four- wheeling and working with local history at the Ilo Vollmer Historical Society.
She was the Craigmont City librarian for many years and enjoys baking, volunteering and entertaining.