Estes Kefauver was married to his wife, Nancy, from 1934 until his death in 1963. Together, they had four children: three daughters (Lynda, Diane, and Gail) and an adopted son (David).
Read the posts about Kefauver’s family below.
- Gene McCarthy: Kefauver’s Kind of Candidate?
In 1968, Kefauver’s daughters backed the Minnesota Senator’s insurgent bid for the White House. Would their father have done the same? - An Ode to Nancy, Kefauver’s Wife and “Secret Weapon”
Nancy Kefauver was the ideal partner for Estes. She was a loving wife and mother, a brilliant household manager… but also a talented artist, a capable campaigner, and a certified charmer. - Bye Bye, Shanghai: The Kefauvers’ Strangest Pet
The Kefauver family loved pets. At various times, the family had a veritable menagerie of animals around the home, including dogs, cats, birds, mice, and even… a skunk? - Kefauver, the Kids, and the Cast
Remember when you broke a bone as a kid, and you got your friends to sign your cast? Kefauver proved that it’s never too late to take advantage of that opportunity. - Christmas Crash: Go-Kart Is a No-Go
Although Kefauver’s political career made it difficult for him to spend time with his kids, he did his best to be a fun and loving father. Sometimes, however, that habit hurt him… literally. - Kefauver’s Dog Days
Estes Kefauver was a dog person. So was his wife. But was their dog Richard Nixon’s puppy daddy? Find out here!
Estes Kefauver for President 