Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Slevin, Jefferson City, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary with an Alaskan Cruise. Patrick Slevin and Barbara Clark were married August 24, 1968, at First Presbyterian Church, Versailles, Rev. George Igo officiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Kempker Jr., Jefferson City, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June with a barbecue celebration with their large family at their family farm lake. An anniversary blessing was received today, August 27, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Herman C. Kempker Jr. and Marilyn T. Schmidt were married August 23, 1958 at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City. Reverend Kurtz officiated. They were attended by Laurentia Kempker Wenzel, Betty Dwight Otto, Yovetta Wansing Werner, Al Schmidt, …
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Borgmeyer, Jefferson City, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Branson and with a Canada/New England cruise. Albert Borgmeyer and Donna Kirby were married August 27, 1983, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Taos. Fr. John Condit, deceased, officiated. They were attended by Diane Heake, Rolla; Dan Henke, Rolla; Judy Roedel, California; Roger Borgmeyer, California; Betty Maassen, Linn; and Walter Prenger, Russellville. Mr. and Mrs. Borgmeyer have one child, Sarah Borgmeyer, deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Surface, Lohman, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary August 19 with a dinner, hosted by their children and grandchildren. Billy Surface and Elaine Meller were married August 3, 1963, in Tuscumbia. They were attended by Melba (Meller) Knernschield, Jefferson City; and Hilton Knernschield, Jefferson City. Mr. and Mrs. Surface have three children: Tammy Schnieders and her husband Ron Schnieders, Jefferson City; Billy Don Surface and his wife Vicki Benz, Lohman; and Kim Fischer and her husband Jay …
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Frank, Jefferson City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Jefferson City, and with a dinner. Stephen Frank and Jane Schwartze were married August 18, 1973, at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jefferson City. Fr. Michael J. Wilbers, Fr. Mike Quinn, Fr. Pat Pierceall and Msgr. JA Vogelweid officiated. They were attended by Julie Wilbers Wieberg, Jefferson City; Nancy Frank Schneider, Blue Springs; Julie Bruns, St. Louis; Mary Schaefer Vogel, Gravois Mills; …
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby L. Schatzer, Latham, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary July 22 with a gathering at California Eagles Aerie 4027, hosted by their eight children. Bobby L. Schatzer and Marilyn L. Hoefener were married July 25, 1953, at the bride’s parents home in Latham. The Rev. J.L. Freeman officiated. They were attended by Geraldine Maier and Harlan Hoefener, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Schatzer have eight children: Raymond Joe and his wife Pam, Versailles; the late Bobby Gene …
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grothoff, Jefferson City, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary August 3 with a dinner at Steve’s Family Restaurant, Lohman, hosted by their children. Thomas Grothoff and Aggie VanLoo were married August 3, 1963, at St. Stanislaus Church, Wardsville. Msgr. Charles Patterson and Msgr. Gerald Poelker officiated. They were attended by Anna Maria VanLoo, deceased; Lil Boehmer; Margie VanLoo; Wilfred Grothoff; Paul VanLoo, deceased; and Herman Grothoff. Mr. and Mrs. Grothoff have three children: Kelly Lueckenotte and her …
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fast, Jefferson City, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dan Fast and Betty Groner were married August 11, 1973, at St. Paul’s Church, Berger. Fr. Gasper Meyer, OFM, officiated. They were attended by Carol Schaefer, Theresa Groner-Davis, Tessie Guymon, Jack Voight, Bob Groner (deceased), and Harold Wolken. Mr. and Mrs. Fast have four children: Ray Fast and his fiancée Vickie Hickerson, Centertown; Tom Fast, Jefferson City; Jerry Fast, Columbia; and Emily Pointer and her husband Andrew …
