James and Helen (Maring) Roesch married Feb. 23, 1963 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bloomington.
James and Helen have five children, Michael (Carrie) in Cross Plains, Thomas (Kim) in Gravette, Ariz., Sandy (Monte) Craun in Fennimore, Cory (Cheri) in Eau Claire and Scott (Heather) in Oshkosh. They have 11 grandchildren.
They will celebrate with family at a later date.
Roeschs celebrate 50th wedding anniversary