By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The Roger and Carol Strand family gathered at the home of Carol Strand in rural Ellendale on Saturday, Feb. 16 to help Roger and Carol celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
Roger and Carol Strand had been united in marriage Feb. 22, 1959 at St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie.
Family members in attendance for dinner at Carol’s home along with Roger and Carol were Ryan Strand and his daughter, Brooklyn, and Jen Meyers, of Clarks Grove; Kevin and Tammy Strand of Albert Lea; Darcy and Curt Pape, and their daughter, Megan, of Garden City; Lisa and Tanner Drysdale and their daughter, Ryann of North Mankato, as well as their niece, Slone Pierson, of Mankato; Stacy and Scott Njos, Jordan Parker, and Kyle Njos, and his fiancee, Mande, of Austin; and Rachel and Mike Grunklee and their daughter, Mackenzie, of Blooming Prairie.
The Strand family spent the afternoon reminiscing about Roger and Carol’s wedding day, remembered other special events of their family, as well as got caught up about all the things that have been happening in their lives. Later in the afternoon the family enjoyed a delicious cake that was made in honor the anniversary.
Family members unable to be in attendance for the 60th Anniversary party were Nicole Strand Harris, who lives in Las Vegas; and Brian and Teresa Strand and their daughter, Madison of Eagle Lake.
We wish Roger and Carol many more wonderful years together.