At the young age of 15, Sally met her future husband at her sister’s wedding. Although she wasn’t allowed to date until she was 16, her admirer, Curt, was willing to wait for her. On Sally’s birthday, she received a phone call from Curt asking if she would go on a date with him. Sally simply responded saying that she had to ask her father for permission first. With her father’s blessing, Sally and Curt dated for three years before he popped the question. They got married happily ever after on April 5, 1986. They will be married for 31 years in April, with three sons and one grandson.

What is your favorite thing to do together?

Spend time with family.

What is your best memory with each other?

My husband’s reaction when each of our kids were born.

What is some advice you would give to a married couple about being married for so long?

Being married is by far one of the hardest things, but it is the most satisfying. With patience and understanding there are moments that make you understand why you stay through the hard times.