Greg and Dianne Merkel of New Ulm celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 27 with their family. Greg Merkel and Dianne Hillesheim were married at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Sanborn, MN on Nov. 26th, 1971.

Michael and Lillian Fruhwirth of New Ulm will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Oct. 9 with family. Michael Fruhwirth and Lillian Havemeier were married at Brighton Church on Oct. 9, 1946.

Roger and Joyce Bauer of New Ulm celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 18, with their family. Roger Bauer and Joyce Hoffmann were married at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Lafayette on Sept. 18, 1971.

Lyle and Shirley Fluegge will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 16 with family. Lyle Fluegge and Shirley Clyne were married at St. Paul’s church in New Ulm on Sept. 16, 1961.

Gary and Kathy Rubey of New Ulm celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children in July. Gary Rubey and Kathy Gieseke were married Sept. 3, 1971, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.

Jerry and Suzy Guggisberg of New Ulm celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14 at the New Ulm Country Club. Jerry Guggisberg and Suzy Sandmann were married Aug. 14, 1971, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.