Hoffmans recount their nearly 60 years of marriage

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Webster residents, from left, Pat and Gene Hoffman pictured in their home Feb. 2 will be married 60 years in April. The two began dating in high school and have been married since 1966. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Webster residents, from left, Pat and Gene Hoffman pictured in their home Feb. 2 will be married 60 years in April. The two began dating in high school and have been married since 1966. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

From high school sweethearts to nearly 60 years of marriage and four kids, Webster residents Pat and Gene Hoffman said the keys to their marriage have been communication, their shared faith and caring for each other since day one.

Originally from Solen, ND the couple grew up attending the same school with Pat Hoffman living on a farm just outside of town and Gene Hoffman living in town.

Gene Hoffman…