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E. Kenneth and Ruby (Prieb) Schroeder of Hillsboro celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a family gathering March 2 at Olde Town Restaurant in Hillsboro.
The couple were married Feb. 27, 1948, in Newton.
The Schroeders bought the Hillsboro Prairie Flower & Garden Shop in 1984 and worked there until their retirement in 2000.
Their children include Kathy and Ivan Schmidt, and Russ and Debbie Schroeder, all of Goessel; Vince Schroeder of Hillsboro and the late Marcia Schroeder; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.