Gary and Rose Groh of Austin, Minnesota, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2006. Members of the Austin area congregation presented the Grohs with a cake after the Sabbath service, and Rose brought her wedding photo album to share with the brethren.

They were united in marriage on Nov. 11, 1956. Their union was blessed with four children. Wendy, their only daughter, was born Sept. 8, 1958. She was followed by three boys: Wayde, born Nov. 17, 1960; Troy , born Feb. 27, 1962; and Chad , born April 8, 1973. Grohs are the loving grandparents of Aunica, born Oct. 2, 2003, and Ethan, born Nov. 2, 2005.

Together, Mr. and Mrs. Groh own a family construction business. Working with their sons they have restored historically significant buildings in Austin, a town of 20,000 people in southeast Minnesota. They make their home in one of 27 apartments in Austin's Lincoln school building. The building was originally constructed in 1909. It was closed by the Austin school district in 1977, when it was going to be torn down, but Gary purchased it. He and his sons completely restored it, mostly by hand.

Mr. and Mrs. Groh are faithful servants in God's Church. They are a wonderful example of God's plan for marriage and family. The Grohs commitment to God's way of life, their family, the brethren and each other is reflected in their work ethic, warm smiles and sincere concern for others.