Hume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner.

Hume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner.

Hume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/02/web1_SDN021517VDaySurprise2.jpgHume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Hume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/02/web1_SDN021517VDaySurprise1.jpgHume Merritt, left, surprises his wife of 76 years Jessie Merritt, both of Sidney, with chocolates and flowers at FairHaven Tuesday, Feb. 14. They were both attending the FairHaven Valentine’s Day dinner. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News