Background
Wood, Darrell Eugene was born on November 26, 1929 in Louisville. Son of Charles Wood and Flossie (Boggs) Harlan.
councilman literature and language professor
Wood, Darrell Eugene was born on November 26, 1929 in Louisville. Son of Charles Wood and Flossie (Boggs) Harlan.
Bachelor, Nebraska State College, Chadron, 1957; Master of Arts, Nebraska State University, 1960; Educational Specialist, Kansas State University, 1969.
Teacher English and social science, Lorenzo Consolidated Schools, Sidney, Nebraska, 1957-1961; superintendent, Center (Nebraska) Public Schools, 1961-1962; chairman communications department, Norfolk (Nebraska) Junior College, 1962-1963; Professor of English, history and photography, Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado, since 1963; professor Emeritus, Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado, since 1993; county member, City of Sterling, Colorado, 1989-1991. Member Executive Board faculty advising committee Colorado communications of Higher Education, Denver,1978-1986.
Precinct committeeman City of Sterling, 1967-1969, 75-76. Trustee Logan County History Society. Advisory board Parks-Recreation-Museum.
Chairman Keith County Senior Center, 1998-2003. Board directors Lencoyne Senior Center, 2004-2005. With United States Navy, 1950-1954, Korea.
Member National Education Association, National Council Teachers English, Northeastern Faculty Association (president 1975-1976), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion (Commander 1991-1992), Colorado Education Association, Keith County History Society (board directors 2006).
Married Virgenne Jurgens, May 27, 1956 (deceased 1998). Children: Marcus L., Melissa L., Jon E., Jyl E. Married Charlean.