Air Force veteran: Darryn Wayne Gulden, 73 (1933-2006) Darryn Wayne Gulden 73, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at Madonna Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.   

He was born September 24, 1933, at Lexington, to parents Edna Wolfe Gulden and Marion "Bud" Gulden of Lexington. He was educated at District #17 South and District #17 North; graduated from Lexington High School in 1952; and attended Southeast Community College at Milford for one year. In 1953, Darryn enlisted in the Air Force with the help of his Grandpa Rollie. He attended basic training in both Buloxi, Mississippi, and Lachlund AFB (Texas). He served in French Morocco in Africa. He then returned to Walker AFB in Roswell, New Mexico. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1957, and immediately enrolled that semester at Kearney State Teachers College (UNK). He received his bachelors of science degree in education in May, 1960.   

He married Janice Phillippi on June 22, 1957, at Lexington. To this union, four daughters were born.   

He taught high school and junior high sciences until 1967, in Litchfield and Cozad. During those years, he also was a school administrator and volleyball coach.   

In June 1967, he joined Dawson Public Power District in Lexington. His title was Power Use Advisor, but wore many hats there. Throughout the years, he was involved in Lions Club, American Legion, Ducks Unlimited, served on the National Rural Electrical Association Public Information committee, was an advisor to Southeast Community College for Electrical Technology, member and committee member of the First Presbyterian Church, and NRA member. He received many awards for his commitment to the Power Industry.   

He began his third career in agriculture after his retirement from NPPD in 1996. He enjoyed reading, gardening and farming, fishing and hunting, all children, family, teaching, applying his chemistry savvy to homemade cordials and wines, and making up silly songs on road trips. He enjoyed participating in grandchildren's extracurricular activities and was proud of them all. He especially liked helping people in any way he could.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a granddaughter, Sarai Ford; and many aunts and uncles. 

Survivors include his wife, Janice Gulden of Lexington; an aunt, Eva Kirkpatrick of Overton, Nebraska; his sister, Carolyn Malzahn and husband Leon of Lexington; four daughters, Pam Abbott and husband Mike of Ogallala, Nebraska, Kristy Acton and husband Jerry of Firth, Nebraska, Robin Ford and husband Rod of Hickman, Nebraska, and Penny Hite and husband Shayne of Grant, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Harrison, Maggie, Emily, Nathan, Courtney, Philip, Mackenzie, Quinton and Triston; and many beloved nieces and nephews and cousins.   

Memorial Services were held Friday, November 3, 2006, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Rev. Caroline Vickery officiating. Burial was held prior to the memorial service at 9:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors.   

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Fire Department, Operation Santa Claus or the donor's choice.   

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.obituary obtained from Tri-City Trib Online at www.tricitytrib.com