Herb and Clarann Hoersten were married on Aug. 18, 1951 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville by the Rev. Lawrence Mossing. 

A family dinner, hosted by their children, was held at Casa Lu Al. 

They are the parents of four children, Ron (Sharon) Gerdeman of Findlay, Deb (Bob) Jones of Delphos, Mike Gerdeman of Lima and Dale Gerdeman of Delphos. They also have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

Herb is retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant. Clarann is retired from Drapery Stitch in Delphos.