Lamar And Marlys Kissler Odessa, Wash.

Lamar “Melvin” and Marlys Joan Kissler celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at the VFW Hall in Odessa on Saturday.

Hosts for the event were their children and spouses: Kelly and Don Korpinen, Moses Lake; Terry and Melba Kissler, Odessa; and Tracy Kissler, San Antonio, Texas.

The Kisslers were married Feb. 7, 1948, in Odessa. They have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.