Gene and Doris (Richmond) Winkler of Marion will celebrate their 50th anniversary Friday. Their children — Bruce Winkler and Sherri Hess — and grandchildren — Macy, Kelli, Erika, and Jake Hess — have requested a card shower in honor of the occasion.

They were married Aug. 12, 1961, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Marion. Gene owns G&J Video and Doris is employed with the Marion County Extension office.

Cards can be sent to the couple at 560 S. Freeborn St., Marion, KS 66861.