Loecke

David and Deanne Loecke will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, August 28, 2011, with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 8:30 a.m., celebrated by their son, Father Doug, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ryan, IA.

David Loecke, of Ryan, and Deanne Recker, of Manchester, IA, were married on September 2, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church by Father Robert Cooney.

They have four sons, Father Doug of Cascade, IA, Scott (Lisa) of West Des Moines, IA, Todd (Melanie) of Urbandale, IA, and Chad (Charity) of Manchester. They have been blessed with eight grandchildren, Jadyn, Jared, Jayci, Morgan, Travis, Tyler, Kyria, and Kael.

All family and friends are invited to celebrate with them at the Mass and an open house brunch immediately following the Mass at St. Patrick's Hall.