Seyers together 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Seyer of Cape Girardeau recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Following Mass Oct. 22, 2005, officiated by the Rev. James A. Seyer, a dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scott City.

Hosts were their children, Beverly Essner, Walter and Chris Seyer of Kelso, Jeff Seyer of Edwardsville, Ill., Ken Seyer of Jefferson City, Mo., Roger Seyer of New York, N.Y., Steve Seyer of Germantown, Tenn., and Teresa Givens of Cape Girardeau.

Seyer and Frieda Brockmeyer were married Oct. 22, 1955, at St. Mary's Cathedral by the Rev. James A. Seyer. Their attendants were Julie Brockmeyer James, Louise Sobba Jansen, Dorothy Brockmeyer Summers, Vincent Seyer, Jerome Seyer and the late Martin Jansen.

Seyer is the son of Joseph J. and Pauline Seyer. Mrs. Seyer is the daughter of Frank and Mary Brockmeyer.

He is retired from Elfrink Truck Line.

The couple has 20 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.