Bob and Darlene Hildebrand

Bob and Darlene Hildebrand of Petrolia celebrated 50 years of marriage with a family dinner March 6 at the Gathering Spot in Butler.

Hildebrand married the former Darlene Moore on Feb. 18, 1961, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church.

They have four children, Larry Hildebrand of Slippery Rock, Scott Hildebrand of Butler, Shawn Hildebrand of Chicora and Brett Hildebrand of Karns City.

They also have seven grandchildren.

Hildebrand is retired from Witco Chemical.Mrs. Hildebrand is a cafeteria worker at Karns City High School.The Hildebrands belong to Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Butler.

The Hildebrands in 1961