Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Kansas State University

Franklin D. Houser '55 – February 6, 2024 Always in a rush to succeed, Franklin finished high school in three years to attend KSU. While there, he met future wife Bonnie Hahn on a blind date. They would have four children. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1960. In 1970, Franklin helped form Tinsman and Houser, and his litigation forced improvements in automobile fuel tanks, braking systems, tempered glass, and non-flammable fabrics for tents and children's pajamas. In the '70s, Franklin stepped into a life of faith and living hope in Jesus Christ, initiated by a Faith Alive weekend at his church. Franklin was so willing to give his life story to others both personally and at outreach events. In 2000, Franklin retired from law to focus on grape planting and winemaking. Franklin was a faithful and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was a man with a unique sense of humor and a quick investigative mind. He will be deeply missed. Richard Earl Mistler '62 – May 27, 2024 Richard earned a degree in chemical engineering and was president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon before earning an MBA from Purdue. During his 50 years as a financial advisor, he assisted countless families and individuals to achieve financial stability, higher education, and a stress-free retirement. Rich retired as a senior vice president of wealth management at UBS in 2018. He served on the educational board of Kansas Beta and was generous in supporting the chapter. Rich loved reading self- help books and was known to give them to his family for Christmas. He established the Mistler Family Foundation to fund myriad non-profit organizations and a fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation that supports a college scholarship program. In his free time, Rich enjoyed hiking, hunting, fly-fishing, and sitting quietly in the beauty of a watershed, forest, or field of wildflowers in Kansas and Colorado. He was active in the Parables class at Old Mission United Methodist Church for over 50 years, establishing enduring friendships that enriched his life immensely. C H A P T E R E T E R N A L 3 K ansas Beta House Corporation President Steve Lacy '76 and his wife, Cathy, received the 2024 Kansas State University Medal of Excellence award, which recognizes their outstanding service, leadership, and financial contributions to K-State. Their contributions include scholarships, K-State Athletics initiatives, and selfless support of the Kansas Beta chapter house. While many fraternities at K-State and nationwide have struggled in recent years, Steve has pushed Kansas Beta to the pinnacle of the Greek system, winning numerous national awards, including the No. 1 SAE chapter in the nation three of the last five years. Alex Niemann '25, SAE's liaison with the K-State campus, called Lacy a big driver in the success of Kansas Beta and in the chapter receiving the Zeal Award. "That would not even be within the realm of possibility without Steve Lacy," Niemann said. STEVE '76 AND CATHY LACY RECEIVE K-STATE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Making an Impact

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