Robert and Patricia Schildroth Bown were married on March 12, 1955 at the United Methodist Church in Reinbeck, Iowa.

They are the parents of four sons; Allen (Brenda) Bown of Reinbeck, Michael (Lisa) Bown of De Pere, Wis., Jeff (Gwen) Bown of Lincoln, Neb., and Curt (Janelle) Bown of Reinbeck.

They are grandparents to eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. This milestone will be celebrated with a family dinner.

If you would like to send cards of congratulations, please send them to: Robert and Patricia Bown, 9537 Eldora Rd., Hudson, IA 50643