Kaverman and the former Marge Cross were united in marriage on Nov. 25, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, the Rev. Thomas Gorman officiating.

They have four children, Brenda (Doug) Metzger of Delphos, Deanne (Tim) Schwinnen of Spencerville, Roger (Tara) Kaverman of Elida and Annette (Scot) Cox of Delphos; and 11 grandchildren, Kristen and Andrew Metzger, Brett, Samantha and Troy Schwinnen, Emma, Ryan and Tyler Kaverman, Brooke Richardson, Caitlin Cox and Nora Cox.

A surprise party was held on Nov. 18, 2011, at the K of C hall in Delphos.

Mr. Kaverman is retired from Vetter’s Concrete in Delphos. His wife is retired from Toledo Molding & Die.