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Heist 60th anniversary

The Heists in 1946

Charles and Mary Heist of Butler will celebrate 60 years of marriage Thursday. An event celebrating the occasion is being planned for a later date.

The former Mary Varljen married Heist on May 25, 1946, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in West Winfield.

They have six children, Ronald Heist and Debra Heist, both of Butler; Cathy Heist of Placitas, N.M.; Timothy Heist of Hollidaysburg; James Heist of Ellicott City, Md.; and Christine Holt of Chicora.They also have five grandchildren.Heist is currently active at Butler County Ford and Heist Notary Business. He is a life member of the VFW, American Legion and Herman Volunteer Fire Department.Mrs. Heist is a homemaker. She is a member of the Women's Council at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church.The couple belongs to St. Peter Roman Catholic Church. They are also members of the Butler Council of the United Commercial Travelers and the Old Stone House Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Mary and Charles Heist

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