inventor by necessity, sometimes not having the money or time to buy the part or piece of equipment he needed, but an innovator by choice. He was not content with the average, the ready-made--he was always looking for the way to make something better, stronger, more efficient and improved. In 1944 Dan married Jean McFadden from Prairie City. They were married over 60 years before her death in 2005. Together they had three children, Jim (Cynthia) from Runnells, Carole (Mark Holcomb) from Olathe, Kansas and Connie (Ron Banks) who lives in Hereford, Texas. Dan is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dan was preceded in death by his wife Jean, a brother, Dave Bartelma, and a sister, Ruth Carroll. Memorials may be given to the Runnells Lion's Club or your favorite charity and online condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.