Graeme and Will Saathoff

Corey Saathoff and Andrea Degenhart of Columbia announce the birth of their identical twin sons, Graeme Michael Ferrell Saathoff and Will Dean Steven Saathoff.

They were born Feb. 3, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Graeme at 4:14 p.m., and Will at 4:16 p.m. Graeme weighed 2 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 16 inches long. Will weighed 2 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 16 inches long.

After a nine-week stay in Mercy’s neonatal intensive care unit, Will came home April 4, and Graeme followed on April 7.

They are the first grandchildren of Michael Degenhart and the late Kristy Degenhart of Fults, and Steven and Barbara Saathoff of Maryville.

Great-grandparents are Alfreida Ferrell of San Diego, Calif., and the late George William Ferrell; the late Carl and Marie Degenhart; the late William and Jeanne Goestenkors; and Sue Saathoff of Grantfork and the late Dean Saathoff.

They are also beloved godsons, Graeme of Amber Saathoff and Alex Eder, and Will of Heather Tautges and Travis Saathoff.