Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schmitt

Arthur and Agnes Schmitt of West Union will celebrate 65 years of marriage, along with Agnes’ 88^th birthday, on Friday, Nov. 27. A family gathering will be held in honor of both occasions.

Arthur Schmitt and Agnes Riha were married Nov. 27, 1950, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.

They are the parents of four daughters, Terri (Cal) Drew, Marie (Chuck) Riha, Irene (Tom) Frantzen, and Wilma (Robert) Meyer. The Schmitts also have eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Arthur and Agnes farmed for many years in the St. Lucas area and now make their home at Traditions of West Union.

Anniversary and birthday greetings may be sent to the couple at Traditions, 609 Hwy. 150 North, West Union, IA 52175.