Daryl L. Callenius Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral services for Daryl will be held on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva. Pastor Michelle Gowin will officiate the services. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. It was Daryl's wish to be cremated following the funeral service. Memorials are directed to the family for future designation. Daryl Lee Callenius was born to Donald Douglas and Darlene Lois Kreykes Callenius on July 22, 1949 in Sheldon, Iowa. He passed away on April 22, 2015 at the Bryan LGH Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 65 years and 9 months. Daryl lived his boyhood years in Northwest Iowa near the town of Granville. His father farmed for several years until health issued forced him to change direction in his occupation. He started working for the Boy Scouts of America which took them away from the farm to Humboldt, IA. His father’s job took them to many locations including Topeka, KS; Omaha, NE; Council Bluffs, IA; and Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs in 1968 and then attended Peru State College in Peru, NE from 1968-1972. While attending Peru he met his future wife, Cynthia Ann Houseman in 1970. They were married in the Congregational Church in Weeping Water, NE on December 18, 1971. To this union two children were born: Chadwick Allan Callenius (4-14-74) and Paul Douglas Callenius (2-18-80). They lived in Auburn, NE where Daryl served on the Auburn Police Department for eight years. In 1980, the family made the move to Geneva, NE when Daryl joined the Fillmore County Sherriff’s Department as a Sheriff’s Deputy (Badge #9341). In October of 2004 he was promoted to Chief Deputy. He served in that capacity until his retirement in October, 2014. After retiring he thoroughly enjoyed the life of an idle man. In March, 2015 he decided it was time to get back into a more active life and started working at All Around Lawn Care until an accident took his life. He enjoyed working out in the open and appreciated his co-workers very much. Both Daryl and Cyndy would always set aside the months of August and September to work for Lauber’s Seed Farms in their corn sorting facility. Daryl could always be relied on to add a flair of levity to the season. If it wasn’t a piece of candy coming down the table, it was the noisy rubber chicken he insisted on bringing to the facility. Everyone had a good time when he was on duty. He worked there for over 20 years and looked forward to it each year. Another activity they enjoyed together was working at the Rialto II Theater every weekend. Although Cyndy was the “Manager”, she referred to him as her “personal assistant”. He would work right alongside her making sure everyone’s movie experience was a pleasant one. Daryl had many interests throughout his life but the main focus of his attention was the roll he took with the Boy Scouts of America. He had been active in this movement since his childhood and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on March 13, 1965. After his sons were born he took on many positions with the local units, most notably Cub Master for many years. As the boys grew and moved away he remained involved in whatever capacity they needed him for. At his passing he was a member of the District Advancement Team which oversees his favorite part of scouting – Eagle Boards of Review. He took great pride in seeing these young men growing into the best possible people they could be. His greatest moments came when both Chadwick and Paul attained the rank of Eagle. His grandson, Jason, is also well on his way to completing the legacy as well. Daryl was also a member of the Geneva Masonic Lodge #79, AF&AM. He enjoyed the brotherhood it afforded him and was excited to take a more active part after his retirement. A particularly fond memory for him was being able to attend Grand Lodge with his son, Paul, in 2015. It was the first time either of them had been able to attend. Daryl and Cyndy belonged to Order of Eastern Star Chapter #81 in Geneva for many years. They enjoyed having an activity they could both participate in and they made many good friends through both of these organizations. Daryl was a member of the Geneva United Methodist Church, Nebraska Sheriff’s Association, Police Officer’s Association of Nebraska, National Eagle Scout Association. Daryl was seen by many as a sensitive, caring, supportive individual. In his law enforcement dealings he was known as the steady force that could calm a situation and would go above and beyond the call to help those in times of need. He enjoyed working with the youth and will always be remembered working at the theater for many years with Cyndy. His sense of humor, sometimes a little quirky, was always alert and he had a smile that was unforgettable. Daryl is survived by his wife, Cynthia; 2 sons: Chadwick and wife, Stacy of Norfolk; Paul and wife, Wendi of Scottsbluff, NE; Mother, Darlene Callenius of Galveston, TX; Grandchildren: Jason John and Kylie Beth Callenius of Norfolk; Sister, Donna Lang and husband, David of Galveston, TX; Niece Danielle and Nephew Douglas Lang of Galveston, TX; Brother-in-Law Larry Houseman of Weeping Water, NE; and many family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Callenius; brother, Douglas Callenius, Parents-in-Law, Laurence and Elizabeth Houseman; and Grandparents George and Evelyn Callenius and John and Pietje Petronella Kreykes.

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Daryl L. Callenius

July 22, 1949 - April 22, 2015