Joe Riley

Joe Riley, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 80th birthday on Thursday.

Cards may be sent to him at 3140 12th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

His family includes his wife, Becky; Joanie and Rick Hockel, and Julie and Paul Halligan, all of Fort Dodge; Troy Nelson, Trent Nelson, and Trevor and Jessica Nelson. He has eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His first wife, Jean, is deceased.

Riley was born Nov. 19, 1940, and has lived in Fort Dodge his whole life. He retired from Ferguson Enterprises in 2006 after 43 years.