A celebration of family and friends is planned for Aug. 28 at the Eagles of Delphos. 

Hempfling and the former Joann Grote were married Sept. 2, 1961, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Jennings by Rev. Stein.

They are the parents of two sons, Chuck (Sue) of Delphos, Nick of Cape Coral, Fla.; and two daughters, Diane (Fred) of Delphos and Sue (Dan) of Ottoville. They have 12 grandchildren. 

Hempfling is a semi-retired farmer. His wife is a homemaker.