Gerdes 50th anniversary
Charles and Charlotte Gerdes of Cranberry Township celebrated 50 years of marriage recently with a dinner for family and friends at the Dynasty International Buffet in Cranberry Township.
The former Charlotte Chess married Gerdes July 27, 1957, at St. George's Church in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
They have four children, Christine Sweikowski of Zelienople, Charles Gerdes Jr. of Ben Avon, Cathleen Little of Emsworth and Craig Gerdes of O'Hare Township. Another child, Colin Gerdes, is deceased.
They also have 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Gerdes is a retired school teacher. He is the director of the Cranberry Civic Chorale.
Mrs. Gerdes is a retired foster care counselor. She is a member of the Cranberry Civic Chorale.
The couple belongs to Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, where both are active in the Primetimers Council. They are also members of the Silver Sneakers Fitness Club.
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