Celebrating their 50th anniversary are Robert and Connie Plucienik of Eau Claire. They were married by the Rev. William P.D. O’Leary on May 28, 1966 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dowagiac, where they are still active members.

They were blessed with two daughters, Marnie (Kevin) Scribner of Kalamazoo and Kimberly (Joe) Schaus of Dowagiac.

Robert retired from his career of a design engineer and Connie of her career as a paraprofessional.

The couple enjoys collecting and studying local history, community outreach at St. Paul’s, spending time with family and friends and Chicago Cubs games.