David Petersen was thrown a surprise party on Saturday to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Organised by his family, David was joined by other family and friends at the Deniliquin Bowling Club.
A special guest was David’s sister Jenny Gill, who made the trip from Tallangatta.
His other surviving siblings - Mary Munro and Terry Petersen - were unfortunately unable to be in Deni for the celebrations.
Party guest Alan Braybon was also celebrated on the day, which was incidentally his birthday.
David’s actual birthday was June 19.