Jeanine and Martin Knutson

Jeanine D. Knutson and Martin A. Knutson (Lt.Col. USAF Ret., Test Pilot, U-2 Pilot) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 17. They were married in Minnesota in 1955. They have been residents of Los Altos Hills since 1970.

They have four children: Martin A. Knutson III of Los Gatos, Eric D. Knutson of Quartz Hills, Kristin A. Knutson of Salem, Ore., and Robin L. Knutson Replogle of Sunol.

They also have five grandchildren: Eric Martin, Brandon and Samantha Knutson and Joshua and Natasha Replogle. Other guests included Laura Stiff and Eric Replogle.

The Knutsons enjoy traveling throughout the world (especially in Turkey), flying in stunt planes, chasing polar bears in Canada or grizzly bears in Alaska, skiing in Norway and scuba diving with sharks.

“Through good times and bad, they have faced the challenges of life together,” family members said. “Thanks for teaching your children how to live life. “