As one family member recently put it "[t]hey are men of great character. They are dedicated and loving family men. They are honest, courageous, generous and humble." Another Kansan has observed "They are loyal Kansans. Successful people have unlimited choices of where to live and do business. Their choice for all of their lives has been Kansas."
Dan and his wife, Gayla, have 6 children and 10 grandchildren. Frank and his wife, Zenda, have a 8 children and 10 grandchildren (as of 1 Oct 2002).