Family gathering marks 50th event for Pekkanens


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Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pekkanen Jr.

STRUTHERS

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pekkanen Jr. of Struthers hosted a 50th anniversary celebration Saturday for their parents at the Elm Tree in Struthers.

Their family includes Bill Pekkanen III of Poland, Kim Shetter of Struthers, Rick and Marie Pekkanen of Boardman, as well as six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The former Marilyn Rummel married Bill Pekkanen Jr. on Nov. 16, 1965, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in New Springfield.

The couple are members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland.