Art and the former Mary Ricker of Ottoville were united in marriage on June 14, 1947 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church by the Rev. E.C. Herr.

They are the parents of two sons, Tim (Carla) and Dan A. of Delphos. They also have six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A daughter, Connie Hoersten; and a granddaughter, Heather Grothouse, are deceased.

Art retired from Delphos Bending Co.,  later Orbitron, after 47 years. Mary retired from St. John’s Schools, working in the cafeteria.