Jim and Karen Frantz of Ortonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family party on April 26 at their son’s home in Ortonville.
Jim and Karen wed on April 25, 1958 at North Goodland Baptist Church in Imlay City. They moved to Ortonville in 1974 and Jim, the first full-time employee of the Brandon Fire Department, served as fire chief for more than 22 years.
Jim and Karen have three children, Darrell (Louann), Brenda (Randy), and Dennis (Robyn); nine grandchildren, Megan, Matthew, Mackenzie, Rachale, Joel, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Nathan, and Kylie; and one great-grandchild, Naomi.