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Glendale couple celebrates 77th anniversary
Donald and Bernadette Hoeller, both 99 years old, celebrated 77 years of marriage. Here's what they had to say.
GLENDALE, Wis. - Donald and Bernadette Hoeller of Glendale celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
What they're saying:
The Hoellers are both 99 years old, and they have six kids. So what's their secret to a long life and marriage?
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"My cooking?" said Bernadette.
"Yeah, her cooking. She can cook a meal for six people just like that," Donald said with a snap.
The Hoellers said they've enjoyed traveling the world and going on cruises. They also credit their faith and said they've "rolled with the punches" through the years.
Donald and Bernadette Hoeller
What's next:
Donald is set to turn 100 years old in November, and Bernadette will hit the century mark in May.
Big picture view:
So, what was the world like when the Hoellers said "I do" in 1948? Here are a few:
- Harry Truman was re-elected president
- NASCAR was founded
- The first Polaroid camera was sold
- Honda Motor Co. was incorporated in Japan
- Babe Ruth died at 53 years old
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed the Hoellers.