Albert J. Shaner of Aberdeen, S.D., was honored on his 89th birthday Saturday with a celebration.

He was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Mina, S.D., to John Herbert Shaner and Mary Petersen Shaner.

Mr. Shaner is retired from farming.

His children and their spouses are Terry and Judy Rawden, Jim and Janet Rawden, Karen Ratliff and John Shaner. He has 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.