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.
Jim and Dolly met at Larned Senior High School where they were both teaching. Jim had previously taught at Downs for three years and fulfilled the rest of his teaching career at Larned High School where he taught physical science and chemistry for 39 years. Dolly taught business classes for seven years before retiring to start the couple’s family and later ran a home daycare. The couple enjoys spending time with their five grandchildren, and fishing, target shooting, their pets and bird watching. Their immediate family includes Philip Gaede of McPherson and Mary and Randy Stude of Great Bend.