Robert and Phyllis Grice, of Terrace Lane, South Bend, Ind., celebrated 50 years of marriage March 3.

The couple married March 3, 1960, in Niles.

A surprise open house was held at Howard Township Hall Feb. 27.

Their children include the late Johnny Grice; Tad and Linda Bright, Syracuse, Ind.; Robert and Patty Grice, Niles; Yolanda Lemna, Niles; and Kimberly Hunter, South Bend.
They also have 14 grandchildren and 11great-grandchildren.