Henry "Hank" and Leana (Droz) Wheeler, Butler, Mo., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family luncheon hosted by their children. The couple was married Aug. 31, 1947 in Rich Hill, Mo.

Hank, a World War II veteran, retired from Peabody Coal Company after 36 years of service. Leana worked at Bates County Hospital for 21 years and is currently working at Wal-Mart.

Their children and spouses are: Sylvia and her husband Rick Newman, Mission Viejo, Calif., Richard and wife pat Wheeler, Fort Scott, Kan., Vicki and husband Craig Elmore, Leawood, Kan., and Doug and wife Donna Wheeler, Fort Scott, Kan.

They also have seven grandchildren; Matt Newman, Patrick and wife Carla Wheeler, Clint Wheeler, Cristen Wheeler, Clay and wife Rita Wheeler, Lisa and husband Travis Reeves, and Erin Elmore; and two great grandchildren, Leyton and Kolby Wheeler.

Expressions of congratulations may be sent to Hank and Leana at Route 3, Box 105, Butler, Mo. 64730.