Merle and Eunice Van Gerpen will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 17.

A card shower is planned in their honor. Cards and greetings may be sent to the couple at 612 Cedar St., Webster City, IA?50595.

The couple have two sons, Dan and Beth Van Gerpen, Huntertown, Indiana, and David and Amy Van Gerpen, Fayetteville, Georgia. The couple also have three grandchildren, Grant, Micah and Joshua.