After 80 years of marriage, Hebron couple say they are rich where it matters: in family

[Omaha Steve]

Esther and Arne Larsen

http://www.omaha.com/news/nebraska/after-years-of-marriage-hebron-couple-say-they-are-rich/article_e9e0ff9a-939e-11e4-8522-3759d999177a.html

POSTED: SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2015 5:19 PM
Associated Press |

HEBRON, Neb. — Arne and Esther Larsen have a lot to show for their lifetime: two children, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. But most of all, they have 80 years of marriage.

The Larsens married in 1934, at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Abdal, a community northwest of Superior, the Hastings Tribune reported.

“My father was the main carpenter who helped build that church,” Esther said.

Arne, 103, and Esther, 99, first met when they were attending monthly meetings at their church.

FULL story at link.

[benld74]

1. Wow! Congratulations!!!!

[treestar]

2. Amazing

good for them!

[malaise]

3. Where are their great-great grandchildren

That's a long marriage - wow - sweet.

[JI7]

4. i wonder if just having 2 kids helped

didn't people tend to have more kids in those days ?

[joeybee12]

5. Amazing...I hope they have more good years ahead of them...knr