Alvin and Dolores (Kauffman) Graber, Nappanee, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house July 19 from 3 to 7 p.m., hosted by their children at College Mennonite Church in the fellowship hall.
The couple were married July 4, 1959, in Mattawana, Pa., by Ross Metzler.
Along with the open house July 19, the couple are planning a family vacation at Starved Rock State Park in Uttica, Ill.
Their children include Starla (Harley Yoder) Graber, Elkhart, Kevin (Jennifer) Graber, Los Gatos, Calif., Susan (Raymond Church) Graber, North Canton, Ohio, and Melodie (Jimmy Orjala) Graber, Downers Grove, Ill. They also have eight grandchildren.
He is a retired physician from Nappanee Family Medical Clinic.
She is a homemaker and a registered nurse who retired from Nappanee Family Medical Clinic.
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