Their wedding took place in Alpena on Feb. 17, 1973.

They are the parents of Sue and Bill Kroll of Alpena, Jeff and Spring Henkel of Florida, and the late Theresa Henkel, Mary and Scott Fowler of Florida, Louie and Tammy Henkel of Herron, Julie and Larry Hasse of Ossineke, and Jodi and Joe Clement of Alpena.

The couple also has 33 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.