Riley couple to mark 60th
Riley couple to mark 60th
Bernard and Sharon (Luke) Riley are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 20, 1964 at St. Mary’s Parish in Maryville.
The couple has two daughters and three sons, Christine Standiford, Raymond Riley, Roger Riley, Sara Freemyer and Rex Riley. They have two grandsons, 10 granddaughters, three great-grandsons, five great-granddaughters, three step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren.
Bernard owned and operated The Palms Tavern from 1963 to 1966 before moving to the family farm in Ravenwood, where they resided until 2019 when they moved to Maryville.
Bernard retired as a union carpenter in 2004 and Sharon ran a craft business, Applique of Sweats, from 1986 until 2004 and attended craft shows in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. The couple became active members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3669, Maryville. They each served as state president for the organization, Sharon in 2020-21 and Bernard in 2021-22.
Their family will be hosting a reception at St. Gregory Parish Hall, Maryville, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Followed by attending Saturday evening Mass, where they will receive a blessing by their nephew Father Ken Riley of Kansas City.
They are also planning to attend the evening dance at the Eagles with family and friends to conclude the celebration.
Cards can be sent to the couple at 1180 Ashley Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.
