Merle and Darlene (Reed) Brehm started their married life on the home
  farm of the Herman Brehm family on November 26, 1948. During the first year
  of marriage, we had a tornado and lost several buildings and Darlene contracted
  polio. Darlene and Merle had three sons - Dale, September 19, 1951; Russ,
  April 21, 1953; and Doug, March 22, 1957.
       Dairying was the main farm operation till 1962 when Merle went back to
  college and finished his degree. He then taught math at Chapman Junior High
  for several years. Later he finished his masters in counseling and was the
  Junior High counselor till 1979. He had heart surgery and died December 20,
  1979. The family was involved in church, community affairs, and as 4-H leaders.
  Dale and Payy lived in Overland Park and have two children - Michelle and Mark.
  Russ and Pat live on the former Merle Brehm farm with one son Hans. Doug and
  Sharon live in Topeka with a son, Eric.
       Darlene moved into Woodbine in 1981 and later married Bill Sexton in 1982.
  Darlene continues to work as librarian at the Chapman Elementary School and
  helps with computers. Bill sells and installs dairy equipment and computer
  feeder.   
               
  Source: Woodbine, Kansas Centennial, 1887 - 1987, 
          Woodbine through the years pg. 66
          Submitted by Darlene Sexton