Joanne Wiese

Joanne Wiese, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Thursday.

Cards may be sent to her in care of Villa Care Center, 2721 10th Ave. N., Room 107, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Her family includes special friend Dave Nelson, of Fort Dodge; and her children, Mike and Wanda Wiese, of Fort Dodge; Greg and Candy Wiese, of Huntington, Indiana; and Mark and Tracey Wiese, of Union City, California. She has four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.

Joanne Frank was born on June 4, 1940, at Lake City. She worked at Mid Continent Lumber for 11 years and Walmart for 18 years, retiring in November of 2007. She is an active member at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.