Larry and Renie Witherup

Larry and Renie Witherup of Parker celebrated 50 years of marriage recently with an open house hosted by their children followed by a Florida vacation.

Witherup married the former Renie Blymiller on Feb. 23, 1957, in Winchester, Va.

They have two children, Rick Witherup of Venus and Tammy Witherup Ballard of Franklin.

Witherup is retired after 43 years as a customer service representative for Anchor Glass Container. He enjoys playing softball in the over 55 softball league in Oil City.

Mrs. Witherup enjoys attending her husband's games and flower gardening. She is a member of the Red Hat Society.

The couple belongs to Parker United Methodist Church.