Johnsons celebrating 50th

— Richard and Sherry Johnson of Nevada, Iowa, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a ceremony and dinner at the Decatur Assembly of God Church at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 30.

Richard Johnson and Sherry Ann (Austin) Johnson were married at the Decatur Assembly of God Church on June 30, 1962.

Richard is the son of Ernest and Goldie Johnson (deceased) from Portola, Calif., and Norma and Jessamine Buenning (deceased) from Decatur. Sherry is the daughter of Dick and Joy Ruth Austin (deceased) from Decatur.

Richard and Sherry are the parents of one son, Steven Johnson (married to Rachelle) of Zearing, Iowa. They are also theproud grandparents of Jessica and Jared Johnson.

Richard is an independent inspector and works for a number of engineering firms from many states and foreign countries. He covers assignments at various manufacturing companies in the Midwest.

Sherry is retired from Johnson & Johnson, where she was the office manager at the Walmart Support Team in Rogers. Before her employment with Johnson & Johnson, she was a legal secretary for many years in Iowa, Ohio and Arkansas.

Richard and Sherry look forward to having many old friends and family members join them on the 30th.

Community, Pages 10 on 06/27/2012