Wisconsin Couple Celebrates 76 Years of Marriage, Named Longest Married in State

A Remarkable 76-Year Union

• 🏆 Rosemary and Ted Pror were honored by the Wisconsin Family Council with a Wisconsin Marriage Hall of Fame certificate, recognizing their 76 years of marriage.
• 💍 The couple first met in religious education classes as teenagers and married in October 1948.

Building a Life and Family Together

• 🏠 Ted, a contractor, built the house where they still reside, a testament to their shared life and hard work.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They raised a large family, including 10 children, and have since welcomed scores of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even a great-great-granddaughter.

Keys to a Lasting Marriage

• 🤝 When asked about the secret to their long marriage, Ted emphasized the importance of trust, stating it makes life easier.
• 💡 Rosemary suggests that keeping busy is crucial, humorously noting that with 10 children, they never had time to fight.
• 😂 A lighthearted anecdote shared involves a "yes dear" button, a gift that humorously facilitated agreement and kept things simple.