Gerald and Joan Vandenburg are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Gerald and Joan (Fedore) Vandenburg were married July 2, 1950. They have two children, Randy Vandenburg, of Goshen, Ind. and Renee Ward, of Bangor, Mich. They have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Gerald served his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II. They co-owned a family bakery in Dowagiac, the Dowagiac Pastry Shop, which was located there for 40 years.

They will celebrate their special day with their family.