Ninety-Nine and Eighty Years of Love

Betty and Kermit Eastman, a St. Cloud couple, just hit a double milestone—both turned 99 and celebrated 80 years of marriage, a rare feat with only one such couple in the U.S. each year. Their love began in Thief River Falls, where Kermit, a teen lawnmower, fell for Betty. Though Kermit’s Navy ship was hit by a kamikaze, he returned to marry her—and even walked the halls of high school together, even going to prom as a couple. They raised two kids, built a family spanning generations, and now enjoy their golden anniversary with loved ones. When asked their secret? Betty: “Just don’t keep secrets and be honest.” Kermit: “Tell it like it is. Just live every day. Every day is a gift.” A timeless lesson in love, honesty, and cherishing every moment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e534d5afdb6f48ae