Merle and Julia Sterling, Humboldt, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Humboldt Senior Center.
Merle Sterling and Julia Dorris were married Nov. 15, 1970, in the United Methodist Church in Humboldt. The couple have farmed throughout their married life. He was a school bus driver for USD 258 in Humboldt and was also an oil truck driver for 20 years.
Hosts for the anniversary celebration will be Kendra and Steve Weatherman and their children, Brock and Allison, Colony; Layne and Alicia Sterling and their children, Morgan and Mason, Humboldt; and Jarred and Jaci Sterling and their children, Logan and Carter, Ottawa.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts. Cards may be sent to the couple at 608 600 St., Humboldt, KS 66748.