Jerome (Jerry) Burmeister, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Friday.

Cards may be sent to him at 2059 219th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

His family includes his wife, Rose; Katrina and Brian, Cyndi and Brad, Ethan and Erin, Alissa and Andrews, and Emily and Justin. He has nine grandchildren.

He was born on March 22, 1939 in Harlan. He worked as a medical technologist at Trinity Regional Medical Center for 45 years.