Gary Adams and Sandra Brinkman were united in marriage on Aug. 26 1961 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Together they have farmed in Beetown Township on the Adams family farm where they still reside today.
They have raised five children: Steve (Arlene) Adams, Tim (Amy) Adams, Gina (Duane) Kartman, Don (Angela) Adams, all  of Cassville and Dave (Darla) Adams of Lancaster. The couple also have been blessed with 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.