Mr. And Mrs. Grassel Oaksdale, Wash.

Frank and Elaine Grassel, Oaksdale, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last spring with a dinner at Comellini’s Restaurant.

The event was hosted by their children and spouses: Terry Grassel, Gary and Becky Beck, Glen and Kathy Pollack, and Frank Grassel, all of Spokane; Jerry and Chris Grassel, Novi, Mich.; Ed and Vicki Miller, Billings, Mont.; and Clint Grassel, Oaksdale.

The Grassels were married May 31, 1947, in Spokane. They have 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.