We d d i n g re c e p t i o n , 50th gala at same site

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Paschke

Beatrice and Raymond Paschke of Lancaster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a blessing from Pastor Fred Kopp at Town Line Lutheran Church in Alden and a dinner with friends and family at The Lodge in Elma, formerly the Luder's Log Cabin, where the couple held their wedding reception.

Raymond Paschke married Beatrice Hake on Aug. 18, 1956 at Town Line Lutheran Church.

Raymond is retired from Frey Concrete, where he worked for 35 years. He also worked for Macken Services. His hobbies are tractor pulls and visiting corner diners. He was also a Town Line firefighter for 55 years.

Beatrice is a retired bikini model and is known for her award-winning needlework and crafts.

The couple has two children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.