Anniversary celebrated

Richard A. and Patricia A. (Ringel) Schmidt celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at a small family gathering in Topeka’s Gage Park.

The couple were married April 14, 1956, in Topeka. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1953, and she graduated from Alma High School in 1954.

They have five children, Richard Schmidt II of Topeka, Debra O’Brien of Derby, Jacki Theis of Topeka, Julie Wykert of Topeka, and Donald Schmidt of Richmond, Texas, along with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent in care of daughter Jacki at 1453 NE 46th St, Topeka KS 66617.