Jim and Karen Kalepp of Owen, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 12, 2009.

A reception dinner, also music by Kenny Schaffler was held at the Sportman Club in Withee.

Jim and Karen were married at Bethlehem Church in Milan, WI September 12, 1959.

The couple have two daughters Gloria (Richard) Blum, Withee; Jamie Pagel and (Keith Hack) Marathon; two sons, Daniel (Audra) Kalepp, Merrill, Jimmy Kalepp, deceased. They have seven Grandsons; Doug (Susie) Kalepp, Withee; Chad (Manilath) Schillinger, Shakopee, MN; Chris Schillinger and (Krystal) Chippewa
Falls; Rich Blum Jr and (Emily) Milwaukee; Joe Blum and (Shanndi) Shebboybon; Dave Blum and (Maranda) Greenwood;Justin Pagel and (Adria Pernsteiner) Rothschild.

Also four Granddaughters, Jessica Pagel (Aaron Mull) Weston; Julie Pagel (Tim
Nelson) Chicago; Dana & Shenna Kalepp, Merrill.

They also have six Grandchildren Walker, Jeffery Kalepp, Austin, Makenna, Ellieonna, and Nari Schillinger. Jim and Karen’s Bridal party was Maid of Honor, the late Carol Krueger, sister of the bride, Best Man, Rodney Zoellick. Janice Bunkelman and the late Russ Bunkelman, Betty Bunkelman (Schaffler) and the late Wimp Bunkelman, Ronnie Krueger and Mona Kanneberg, Flower Girl Marilyn Krueger (Abegglen) Sister of the Bride, Ushers Chuck Bunkelman, Dave Kulas.

Jim and Karen also take great pleasure in spending time with Family and Friends. Other relatives and Friends attended.

Thanks to everyone.