GENE RAU

Ray and Bonnie (Carter) Hoffman of St. Anthony are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Ray and Bonnie were married on May 4, 1961 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The ceremony was officiated by Father Norbert Spitzmeser. Attendants of the ceremony were Dorthy “Dottie” Mathies, Patsy Hopf, Becky Rasche, Patty Schuetter, Xavier Vonderhide, Kenny Hoffman, and the late Tom Hoffman.

The Hoffman's are the proud parents of four children. Keith (Ruth) Hoffman of Ferdinand, Cheryl (Tom) Austin of Ramsey, Paul (Dawn) Hoffman of St. Anthony, and Tammy (Ashley Verkamp) Hoffman-Taylor of Bristow. They have 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

Bonnie was employed as a child provider for 35 years and Ray was an auto technician at Hasenour Motor Company for 44 years. Both are now retired.

The Hoffman’s children are hosting a private party for them to celebrate their anniversary.