NORTH LIMA, Ohio - A local couple celebrated a major milestone in their marriage in North Lima Tuesday afternoon.

Michael and Irene Starr are both residents at Assumption Village in North Lima with the couple celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Michael is 96 years old and Irene is 92 years old.

The celebration featured a live band and appearances from family and friends.

Michael and Irene's son, Michael Starr, Jr. was at the event. Michael Jr. told 21 News his childhood was spent with his parents on a farm and described his dad as a hard worker.

"We did a lot of work on the farm. Dad would come home from work, he was an engineer. He'd come home, he'd eat and go right back out and do the farm work and we'd come home after school and join in," Michael Jr. said.

Michael Jr. went on to say that his parents took him everywhere telling us he's been to nearly every state in the country at least twice with his parents.

The couple's daughter, Pamela Roberts tells 21 News the couple got married at 17 and had a total of five children.

"[Michael Sr.] is the greatest dad of all. And my mom was always my best friend for anything. They're well taken care of [at Assumption Village] and they're both very happy. They've been here for a few years," Roberts said.

Happy anniversary to Michael and Irene Starr.