Leo J. and Dorothy A. (Dreher) Schmidt celebrated their 65th anniversary on Jan. 13. Leo is retired from Smith Tool Company. The couple's children are Dianna Koerner of Hays, George (Sallie) Schmidt of Fort Smith, Ark., Karen (Steve) Harper of Hutchinson, Michael (Debbie) Schmidt, of Greeley, Colo., Patricia Schartz of Great Bend and Joan (Jeff) Barrett of Wichita. They have 12 grandchildren, eight
Bud and Melva Pivonka of Timken, celebrated their 65th anniversary on Dec. 24. Melva Gillig and Bud Pivonka were united in marriage on Dec. 24, 1946. The couple has three children, Steve Pivonka, Nancy Pivonka, and David Pivonka; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Hayden celebrated their 60th anniversary on Dec. 22. Leo and Bertie Lou (Siefkes) Hayden were married Dec. 22, 1951 at Peace United Church of Christ, Hudson. The couple's children are Connie Sue and husband James of Wichita and the late Denise Lee. They have a granddaughter, Megan, of Wichita.
Jim and Dolly Gaede, of Larned, will celebrate their 40th anniversary on Dec. 26. The couple was united in marriage at the Presbyterian Church in Larned with the Rev. David P. Irwin officiating.
Larry and Phyllis Vogt celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their children, Tom and Sue Vogt, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Tim and Fern Vogt, of Siloam Springs, Ark., Kris and Gary Classen, of Liberal, and Terry and Sharon Vogt, of Joplin, Mo. The couple has 11 grandchildren.
Marvin and Bernice Kaiser, of Hays, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Jan. 1 with a family dinner followed by an Open House from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish Hall, 2901 E. 13th Street in Hays, The couple requests no gifts.
Rev. Lloyd and Judy Sprick will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 18 with an open house at St. Peter Lutheran church Parish Hall in Holyrood. The event will be hosted by their children, Matthew and Jill Sprick of Hiawatha, Stephen and Joanna Sprick of Osborne, Jenelle Sprick of Overland Park and Sara and Scott McMahan of Blue Springs, Mo. The couple has 10 grandchildren.
Ken W. and Rosemary (Demel) Schremmer celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 2. Rosemary Demel and Ken Schremmer were united in marriage on Dec. 2, 1961, at the Holy Family Parish Church in Odin. They have lived their married life and raised their four children in the Hoisington area. Ken is the owner of Schremmer Realty, Auction and Appraisers and is a real estate broker, an auctioneer. He has served as County Commissioner for Barton ...
Ron and Betty Schremmer will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a card shower. Betty Murphy and Ron Schremmer were united in marriage on Nov. 24, 1961. Residents of Hoisington, they are retired. The couple has two children, Scott Schremmer and Starla Janes; and five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 251 W. 8th Street, Hoisington, KS 67544.
Larry and Lorrie Ruble elebrated their 25th anniversary on Nov. 5 with a reception hosted by Jim and Millie Meroney and a trip on Nov. 14 to Las Vegas, Nev. with friends.
Bill and Helen Walker will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with a gathering hosted by their children at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Eggleston Building, 418 Broadway in Larned. Friends and family are invited.
James L. and Rita M. (Schneweis) Klug will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a card shower.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kopke will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Nov. 22 with a family dinner. Later they will celebrate with a travel group cruising the Blue Danube River and visiting the Christmas Markets of Europe. The couple has two daughters, Cheryl Reinert of Great Bend, and Merritt Kopke of Godfrey, Ill.; and one grandchild, Logan Reinert of Manhattan.
Teddy and Carol Gingrich will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 19, at the Zook Community Building. Hosts for the event are their children, Shari and Jim Soukup, Tim and Serena Neidig, Lori and Brent Lamar; and their grandchildren Nathan and Katie Neidig, and Nick and Kara Neidig.
Larry and Dorothy Panning of Ellinwood will be celebrating their 60th anniversary with a family dinner at noon on Nov. 20 at the St. John's Lutheran Church Youth Center in Ellinwood. A public reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6th and Wilhelm in Ellinwood. No gifts are requested.
David and Jamie Bailey celebrated their 40th anniversary with family and friends on June 9 with a pool side reception at the Best Western Motel in Great Bend.
Alvin (Al) and Delores Grose of Great Bend, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower.
P.D. and Mary Frances (Fritzie) Smith will celebrate their 60th anniversary on June 15 with a family dinner.
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